Word
tethered
Phoneticsteth·ered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛðɝd/
UK/tˈɛðəd/
Definition
v. to connect a device to a power source or a network using a physical cable. You use this when you want to describe a phone or computer that is not using a battery but is connected to a wall.
v. to connect a device to a power source or network via a physical cable. Often used in the passive voice to describe the state of a device being physically linked to a fixed point.
Examples
“I tethered my phone to my laptop to share the internet.”
“The technician tethered the drone to the ground station to ensure it remained within the safe operating range.”
“By tethering the portable monitor to the main server, the team ensured that all data remained synchronized in real-time without relying on a wireless connection.”
Examples
simple
“I tethered my phone to my laptop to share the internet.”
contextual
“The technician tethered the drone to the ground station to ensure it remained within the safe operating range.”
complex
“By tethering the portable monitor to the main server, the team ensured that all data remained synchronized in real-time without relying on a wireless connection.”
Real-World Examples
“A tethered monkey next to More’s second wife Alice has been seen as representing discipline and her ability to control the household.” “Meir rode the station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm to the worksites, while Adenot remained tethered to the station.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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