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to bind
01
to secure or tie together using ropes or other materials
Transitive: to bind sth | to bind sth to sth
Examples
The sailor will bind the cargo securely to the ship's deck with sturdy ropes.
02
to consolidate separate elements into a cohesive whole
Transitive: to bind separate elements
Examples
The baker used eggs as a binding agent to bind the ingredients in the cake batter.
03
to tie someone or something to not let them escape or move freely
Transitive: to bind sb/sth
Examples
In ancient times, they would bind criminals with chains to prevent them from fleeing.
04
to establish or strengthen relationships or emotional attachments between individuals or groups
Transitive: to bind two or more people
Examples
The shared experience of volunteering abroad helped bind the members of the group for life.
05
to wrap or secure a wound, injury, or body part with a bandage or similar material
Transitive: to bind an injury or body part
Examples
After cleaning the cut, she carefully bound it with a sterile bandage to prevent infection.
06
to enforce a legal or contractual terms or conditions on someone
Ditransitive: to bind sb to do sth | to bind sb to a condition
Examples
By signing the lease agreement, the tenant is bound to pay rent on time each month.
07
to cause difficulty or infrequency in passing stools
Transitive: to bind sb
Examples
Certain types of cheese can bind some individuals, leading to constipation if consumed excessively.
08
to form a bond between atoms or molecules through the sharing or transfer of electrons
Transitive: to bind to an atom or a molecule
Examples
In a water molecule, hydrogen atoms bind to oxygen through covalent bonds.
09
to assemble the pages of a book and enclose them within a cover
Transitive: to bind pages of a book or publication
Examples
After printing the manuscript, the publisher will bind the pages into a hardcover edition.
Bind
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a restriction, obstacle, or constraint that limits action or movement
Examples
He found himself in a bind when both options were risky.
