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To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
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Tie the rope to this tree.
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To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
example
Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.
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To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
example
Tie him to the tree.
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To secure (something) by string or the like.
example
Tie your shoes.
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To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
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They tied for third place.
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To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
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He tied me for third place.
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To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.
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To believe; to credit.
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In the Perl programming language, to extend (a variable) so that standard operations performed upon it invoke custom functionality instead.