Definitions

1. noun

a group of people who perform music, especially one that plays popular music

“The rock band was playing their hit song at the concert.”

2. noun

a strip or strap, typically of flexible material, used to hold something in place

“She tied a band around her injured wrist to keep it stable.”

3. verb

to tie or bind something with a band, typically in order to hold it together

“The nurse bandaged the patient’s wound.”

4. verb

to join or unite something together

“The engineer banded the pipes together to form a strong structure.”

5. verb

to play or perform music, especially in a group

“They banded together to form a music group.”

6. verb

to restrict or limit something, such as the movement of a person or an animal

“The police banded the area off due to the ongoing investigation.”

7. verb

to divide or separate something, such as a river or a territory

“The treaty banded the river between the two countries.”