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tether

Definition

noun: a rope or chain that is used to tie an animal to a post, wall, etc., so that it will stay in a particular area
noun: something (as a rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so that it can range only within a set radius
verb: to use a rope or chain to tie (an animal) to something in order to keep it in a particular area
verb: to fasten or restrain by or as if by a tether
often used figuratively

Examples

She can't stand being 'tethered' to her desk all day. [=having to stay at her desk all day]
They 'tethered' the horses in the shade.
The dog was 'tethered' to the fence.

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(..) Suicide... For starters, yes. Moss, I do not think that you are suicidal. Why? Why not? I tell you, I'm at the end of my flipping tether! Moss! It's not like you to use that sort of language! - Flip off! - Moss! For God's sake! (..)
2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6