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to tie down
[phrase form: tie]
01
to set rules that restrict freedom
02
to use ropes or similar restraints to secure an object and prevent it from moving
Example
She was tied down by a large loan.
Let's not let rigid rules tie down our creativity.
He felt tied down by too many commitments.
The company's ability to innovate was tied down by regulations.
Before the storm, tie down any loose objects in the yard.
