bind

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

to tie together; to make a legal agreement; to put a cover on a book

to tie or fasten tightly; to unite or restrict

Example Sentences

This force binds quarks together.

The rope binds the packages together.

The contract will bind both parties to the agreement.

Example Expressions

in a bind

Synonyms

tie, unite, fasten, secure, connect

Entry 1

tie, unite

Entry 2

tie, fasten, secure, unite

Entry 3

tie, fasten, connect, unite, secure

Antonyms

separate, disconnect, untie, release, free, loosen

Entry 1

separate, disconnect

Entry 2

untie, release, free, separate

Entry 3

loosen, release, free

Collocations

bind together, bind tightly, bind securely, legally bind, bind up, bind with, bind with rope

Entry 2

bind together, bind tightly, bind securely, legally bind, bind up, bind with

Entry 3

bind together, legally bind, bind with rope, bind tightly