tied

B1 · Intermediate Sports

adj. having the same score or result at the end of a game or contest.

adj. describing a competition or score where two or more participants have achieved the same result.

“The two teams were tied at the end of the second half.”

“After a grueling ninety minutes, the match remained tied, forcing the teams into a high-stakes penalty shootout.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. limited by certain rules or conditions.

adj. subject to specific restrictions or conditions, often in a legal, financial, or employment context.

“The government provided aid, but it was tied to specific environmental goals.”

“The grant money is tied to strict reporting requirements, meaning the researchers must submit monthly updates to keep their funding.”

C1 · Advanced British English

adj. describing a house or flat provided by an employer for as long as you work for them.

adj. referring to accommodation provided by an employer as a condition of employment, typically vacated if the job ends.

“The farm worker lived in a tied cottage on the owner's land.”

“Living in tied accommodation can be stressful, as losing one's job simultaneously results in the loss of one's home.”