tying

to fasten or connect two things together with string, rope, etc.

atar, atar algo a algo

• tie something to/around something

Collocations tie a knot · tie the shoelaces

• He tied his shoes tightly.

  Ató los cordones de sus zapatos con fuerza.

to fasten someone's hands or feet to prevent them from moving freely

atar, atar a alguien las manos/pies

• tie somebody up

Collocations tie someone's hands behind their back · tie someone to a chair

• The kidnappers tied the victim's hands and feet.

  Los secuestradores ataron las manos y pies de la víctima.

to be equal in number or amount to something else

igualar, empatar

• tie a score

Collocations the scores are tied · a tie game

• The teams were tied at halftime.

  Las dos equipos estaban empatados al descanso.

to be bound or restricted by something, such as a rule or agreement

estar sujeto/a a, estar vinculado/a por

• be tied to/with

Collocations be tied to a contract · be tied with someone in an agreement

• She is tied to the company by a long-term contract.

  Ella está vinculada a la empresa por un contrato a largo plazo.