binds;
bound
/ˈbaʊnd/
;
binding
binds;
bound
/ˈbaʊnd/
;
binding
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIND
1
[+ object]
:
to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.
2
[+ object]
:
to tie the hands or feet of a person to prevent escape or movement
—
sometimes used figuratively
3
[no object]
of clothing
:
to prevent free movement by fitting too tightly
4
[+ object]
:
to wrap or cover (something) with a bandage
5
[+ object]
:
to make (someone) have to do something because of a promise, agreement, etc.
—
usually used as (be) bound
—
see also 2binding, 2bound 5
6
[+ object]
:
to make (something, such as an agreement) certain
7
[+ object]
:
to cause (people) to be joined together closely
8
:
to cause (something) to form a mass that stays together
[+ object]
[no object]
9
technical
:
to combine with (something) by chemical forces
[+ object]
[no object]
10
[+ object]
:
to put a special decorative edge on (something, such as cloth or carpet)
11
[+ object]
:
to put a cover or binding on (a book)
—
see also 2bound 6
bind over
[phrasal verb]
1
bind (someone) over
US, law
:
to require (someone) to appear in court
2
British, law
:
to warn (someone) that if they break the law again they will be punished
2
bind
/ˈbaɪnd/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIND
[singular]
2
British
:
an annoying problem
:
nuisance