tie

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a strong connection or relationship between people, groups, or countries.

n. a strong emotional, social, or political connection between entities.

“The two countries have strong trade ties that go back many years.”

“Despite living abroad for decades, she maintained close family ties through weekly video calls and annual visits to her hometown.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a situation in a game or competition where two people or teams have the same score.

n. a state of parity in a competition where two or more participants achieve the same numerical result.

日本語:同点※

“The game ended in a tie, so they had to play for ten more minutes.”

“The championship concluded in a three-way tie, forcing the officials to consult the rulebook for a tie-breaking procedure.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. a curved line that joins two musical notes of the same pitch to show they should be played as one long note.

n. a curved line connecting two notes of identical pitch, indicating they are to be played as a single sustained duration.

Español:ligadura

“The tie across the bar line means you hold the note into the next measure.”

“The composer used a tie to extend the final chord across three measures, creating a sense of fading resonance.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to fasten or join things together using string, rope, or a similar material.

v. to secure or fasten by means of a cord, rope, or strap, typically by forming a knot.

“Make sure you tie your shoelaces so you do not trip.”

“The sailors had to tie the cargo down securely before the storm reached the harbour.”

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to get the same score as someone else in a game or competition.

v. to achieve the same score or ranking as an opponent in a competitive context.

“If they score one more goal, they will tie the game.”

“The underdog managed to tie the score in the final seconds of the match, stunning the home crowd.”