| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | tie |
| Synonyms: | bind*, bring to a screeching halt, clog, confine, curb, delay, entrammel, fetter, hog-tie, hold, idle, leash, limit, lock up, obstruct, restrain, restrict, shackle, stop, tie one's hands, tie up, trammel |