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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.
The artist will bind the canvas to the wooden frame using a reliable binding material.
02
to consolidate separate elements into a cohesive whole
Transitive: to bind separate elements
Example
The chef added breadcrumbs to the meatloaf mixture to bind it.
To make the dough for the pie crust, she used cold butter to bind the flour into a cohesive mass.
The contractor mixed cement and water to bind the bricks together in the construction of the wall.
03
to tie someone or something to not let them escape or move freely
Transitive: to bind sb/sth
Example
In the old days, they would bind prisoners with heavy chains and lock them in dungeons.
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.
Shared laughter and experiences during college helped bind them into a tight circle of friends.
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
In first aid training, they teach you how to properly bind a wound to promote healing.
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
The terms and conditions of the loan agreement bind the borrower to repay the borrowed amount with interest.
Partnership agreements typically bind partners to share profits and losses according to a predetermined ratio.
The contract between the two companies binds them to confidentiality regarding proprietary information.
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.
After surgery, patients are often prescribed pain medication that may bind them.
If you find that certain foods consistently bind you, it may be helpful to keep a food diary to identify triggers.
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
Carbon atoms can bind to each other in long chains or rings through covalent bonds.
In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide molecules bind to ribulose bisphosphate to initiate the Calvin cycle.
During cellular respiration, glucose molecules are broken down in a series of reactions where oxygen binds to carbon atoms.
09
to assemble the pages of a book and enclose them within a cover
Transitive: to bind pages of a book or publication
Example
As a hobby, he enjoys binding his own sketchbooks, experimenting with different materials and techniques.
After printing the manuscript, the publisher will bind the pages into a hardcover edition.
In the workshop, they demonstrated how to bind a journal with decorative stitching along the spine.
Bind
01
something that hinders as if with bonds
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.
The artist will bind the canvas to the wooden frame using a reliable binding material.
The artist will bind the canvas to the wooden frame using a reliable binding material.
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