tie in
To fit in or harmonize (with something).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Does this new rug tie in with the sofa?”
“The architect ensured the modern glass design would tie in with the historic brick buildings nearby.”
“The author masterfully crafted the final chapter to tie in with the subtle clues introduced in the opening pages of the novel.”
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fit to be tied
Very agitated or distressed; also, very angry; enraged, furious.
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have one's hands tied
To be powerless to act, to be thwarted.
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Peckham Rye
[Cockney slang]tie
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statistical tie
A situation in which the difference in popularity of two options in a poll is less than the margin of error.
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tie in knots
To put (someone) in a difficult situation.
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tie in with
To become associated with (a person or group of people); to connect with.
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tie one on
To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk
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tie oneself in knots
To put oneself in a difficult situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026