tying

/ˈtaɪɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

the act of fastening or securing something with a string, cord, or other flexible material

“She took the time to carefully tying the shoelaces.”

2. noun

the act of fastening or securing something, especially with a string or cord

“The tying of the package took a few minutes.”

3. verb

to connect or join two or more things together

“The company is tying the two departments together to improve communication.”

4. noun

a connection or joint between two or more things

“The tying of the two pipes caused a leak.”

5. noun

a state of being connected or joined

“The tying of the team was evident in their teamwork.”

6. verb

to relate or associate two or more things together

“The company is tying the new product to existing services.”

7. noun

a relationship or association between two or more things

“The tying of the two concepts is crucial to the project.”

Synonyms

  • fastening
  • securing
  • tying up

Antonyms

  • loosening
  • separating