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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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bind
3rd person singular
binds
Present participle
binding
Past simple
bound
Past participle
bound
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
01
a restriction, obstacle, or constraint that limits action or movement
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
binds
Examples
He found himself in a bind when both options were risky.
