to tie or fasten something tightly, to make someone obliged to do something, to stick together or cause things to stick together

in a bind, bind someone's hands, bind someone over to keep the peace

bind up, be bound to, bind over

Formal and Informal Expressions of bind

In different contexts, you can replace 'bind' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'fasten, obligate' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'tie, stick' is a commonplace synonym.

bind: Explore its Definition & Usage

bind Definition

1to tie or fasten something tightly
2to make someone obliged to do something
3to stick together or cause things to stick together

Using bind: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bind" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She used a rope to bind the package.
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The contract binds both parties to the agreement.
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The glue will bind the pieces of paper together.
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He felt bound by duty to help his friend.

bind Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bind

Antonyms for bind

Idioms Using bind

in a bind
in a difficult or problematic situation
Example
I'm in a bind because I promised to help my friend move on the same day as my sister's wedding.
bind someone's hands
to restrict or limit someone's ability to act or make decisions
Example
The new regulations have bound the company's hands, making it difficult to expand their business.
bind someone over to keep the peace
to require someone to promise to behave well and not commit any crimes or offenses
Example
The judge decided to bind the defendant over to keep the peace for six months.

Phrases with bind

bind up
to wrap a wound or injury with a bandage or dressing
Example
He bound up his ankle after twisting it during the game.
be bound to
to be certain or very likely to happen or to do something
Example
If you don't study, you are bound to fail the exam.
bind over
to require someone to appear in court at a later date, especially as a condition of being allowed to go free after being arrested
Example
The judge decided to bind the suspect over for trial.

Origins of bind

from Old English 'bindan'

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Summary: bind in Brief

The verb 'bind' [baɪnd] means to tie or fasten something tightly, make someone obliged to do something, or cause things to stick together. It can refer to physical objects like packages or wounds, as well as abstract concepts like contracts or duties. Phrases like 'bind up' and 'be bound to' extend its meaning, while idioms like 'in a bind' and 'bind someone's hands' convey difficult situations and restrictions, respectively.