bind

Definition

  • verb: to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.
  • verb: to make secure by tying
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: tie, restrain, oblige

Examples

  • He finds himself caught in a 'double bind': By doing his job, he could end up hurting his family.

  • Can you help me? I seem to have gotten myself into a (bit of a) 'bind'.

  • It's a real 'bind' having to meet all these deadlines.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and for those dear to you. Try to hold me in your mind, at some quiet times, the time will not be long in coming, when new ties will be formed about you. The ties that will bind you yet more tenderly and strongly The dearest ties that will ever grace and gladden you. when the little picture of (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13