tied
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1 connected or linked (adj.) B1 Intermediateclosely connected or related to something else.
closely associated or linked, often implying that the fate or status of one thing depends on the other.
ExampleThe value of the local currency is tied to the price of oil.
ExampleThe success of the regional economy is inextricably tied to the performance of the manufacturing sector over the next decade.
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2 equal score (adj.) B1 Intermediate Sporthaving the same score or result at the end of a game or contest.
describing a competition or score where two or more participants have achieved the same result.
ExampleThe two teams were tied at the end of the second half.
ExampleAfter a grueling ninety minutes, the match remained tied, forcing the teams into a high-stakes penalty shootout.
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3 restricted or conditional (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatelimited by certain rules or conditions.
subject to specific restrictions or conditions, often in a legal, financial, or employment context.
ExampleThe government provided aid, but it was tied to specific environmental goals.
ExampleThe grant money is tied to strict reporting requirements, meaning the researchers must submit monthly updates to keep their funding.
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4 employment-linked housing (adj.) C1 Advanced British Englishdescribing a house or flat provided by an employer for as long as you work for them.
referring to accommodation provided by an employer as a condition of employment, typically vacated if the job ends.
ExampleThe farm worker lived in a tied cottage on the owner's land.
ExampleLiving in tied accommodation can be stressful, as losing one's job simultaneously results in the loss of one's home.
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'tied cottage' or 'tied accommodation'.