tying

[tahy-ing]

tying Definition

• 1. present participle of tie
• 2. the act of fastening or securing something with a string, cord, or other similar material

Using tying: Examples

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

• Example

  He was tying his shoelaces when the phone rang.

• Example

  She was tying a ribbon around the gift box.

• Example

  The boat was tied to the dock with a rope.

tying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tying

• fastening
• securing
• binding
• attaching

Phrases with tying

• tie the knot

  to get married

  Example

  After dating for five years, they finally decided to tie the knot.

• tie someone down

  to restrict someone's freedom or prevent them from doing what they want

  Example

  I don't want to be tied down to a desk job for the rest of my life.

• tie in knots

  to become very anxious or nervous

  Example

  I was tying myself in knots worrying about the exam.

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Summary: tying in Brief

Tying [tahy-ing] is the present participle of 'tie' and refers to the act of fastening or securing something with a string, cord, or other similar material. It can be used in various contexts such as tying shoelaces, tying a ribbon around a gift box, or tying a boat to a dock. The phrase 'tie the knot' means to get married, while 'tie someone down' means to restrict someone's freedom.