TYING

To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

Example: "Tie the rope to this tree."

To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.

Example: "Tie a knot in this rope for me, please."

To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

Example: "Tie him to the tree."

To secure (something) by string or the like.

Example: "Tie your shoes."

To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.

Example: "They tied for third place."

To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.

Example: "He tied me for third place."

To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.

To believe; to credit.

In the perl programming language, to extend (a variable) so that standard operations performed upon it invoke custom functionality instead.