bond
Pronunciation
/bɑnd/

Definition & Meaning of "bond"in English

Bond
01

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

bond definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
bonds
Examples
The covalent bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.
02

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

bond definition and meaning
Examples
The teammates developed a strong bond during the championship season.
03

a certificate representing a debt owed by a government or corporation, usually paying interest periodically and returning the principal at maturity

Examples
The investor purchased a ten-year government bond.
04

a tie or restraint that limits movement or freedom, often used to secure a person or object

Examples
The prisoner 's wrists were secured with a leather bond.
05

a connection that holds two or more things together

Examples
The metal clamp acted as a strong bond between the pipes.
06

(law) an amount of money paid to temporarily release a person from prison until their trial

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Examples
The judge set the bail bond at $10,000 for the defendant's release from custody.
07

the physical property of adhering or sticking together

Examples
The adhesive provides a strong bond between the wooden panels.
08

a high-quality, strong, and durable white paper, traditionally used for writing or printing official documents

Examples
The contract was printed on high-grade bond paper.
to bond
01

(chemistry) to merge or be merged by a chemical bond

Intransitive
Transitive: to bond with an atom
to bond definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bond
3rd person singular
bonds
Past simple
bonded
Past participle
bonded
Examples
In the reaction, hydrogen atoms bond with oxygen atoms to form water molecules.
02

to develop a relationship with a person

Intransitive
Transitive: to bond with sb
to bond definition and meaning
Examples
They bonded over their shared love for hiking and outdoor adventures.
03

to connect things together

Transitive: to bond sth
to bond definition and meaning
Examples
The welder will bond the metal pieces to form a sturdy structure.
04

(of goods) to be placed under the control of customs authorities

Transitive: to bond goods
Examples
The company decided to bond the imported materials until they were ready for distribution.
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