bind

US /baɪnd/
UK /baɪnd/
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1.

amarrar, atar

tie or fasten (something) tightly

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She used a rope to bind the logs together.
Ela usou uma corda para amarrar os troncos juntos.
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The prisoner's hands were bound behind his back.
As mãos do prisioneiro estavam amarradas atrás das costas.
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vincular, obrigar

impose a legal or moral obligation on (someone)

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The contract will bind both parties to the agreement.
O contrato vinculará ambas as partes ao acordo.
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We are bound by our promise.
Estamos ligados pela nossa promessa.
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3.

unir, ligar

form into a compact mass

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The flour and water will bind together to form a dough.
A farinha e a água vão se unir para formar uma massa.
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The cement helps to bind the bricks.
O cimento ajuda a unir os tijolos.
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aperto, dificuldade

a difficult or restrictive situation

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He found himself in a real bind after losing his job.
Ele se viu em um verdadeiro aperto depois de perder o emprego.
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The company is in a financial bind.
A empresa está em um aperto financeiro.
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