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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
Example
The sailor will bind the cargo securely to the ship's deck with sturdy ropes.
To create a bundle, bind the sticks together tightly using a strong cord.
02
to consolidate separate elements into a cohesive whole
Transitive: to bind separate elements
Example
The baker used eggs as a binding agent to bind the ingredients in the cake batter.
The chef added breadcrumbs to the meatloaf mixture to bind it.
03
to tie someone or something to not let them escape or move freely
Transitive: to bind sb/sth
Example
In ancient times, they would bind criminals with chains to prevent them from fleeing.
She used handcuffs to bind the suspect before placing him under arrest.
04
to establish or strengthen relationships or emotional attachments between individuals or groups
Transitive: to bind two or more people
Example
The shared experience of volunteering abroad helped bind the members of the group for life.
Attending the same school for years bound us as friends, creating lasting memories and bonds.
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
Example
After cleaning the cut, she carefully bound it with a sterile bandage to prevent infection.
The athlete sprained his ankle during the game, so the coach quickly bound it with a compression bandage.
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
Example
By signing the lease agreement, the tenant is bound to pay rent on time each month.
The terms and conditions of the loan agreement bind the borrower to repay the borrowed amount with interest.
07
to cause difficulty or infrequency in passing stools
Transitive: to bind sb
Example
Certain types of cheese can bind some individuals, leading to constipation if consumed excessively.
When traveling, changes in diet and routine can sometimes bind people, causing discomfort.
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
Example
In a water molecule, hydrogen atoms bind to oxygen through covalent bonds.
Ionic bonds form when sodium atoms bind to chlorine atoms, resulting in the formation of table salt.
09
to assemble the pages of a book and enclose them within a cover
Transitive: to bind pages of a book or publication
Example
After printing the manuscript, the publisher will bind the pages into a hardcover edition.
The bookbinder carefully bound the thesis with a leather cover, adding a professional touch.
Bind
01
something that hinders as if with bonds
