bind
gb/bˈaɪnd/ us/bˈaɪnd/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1500
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
Tie or fasten tightly
To tie something so it cannot move.
Vzorec užití:
to bind [something] with [rope/string]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bind' with 'band', which is unrelated in meaning in most contexts.
Synonyma
tie (More general; can be loose or tight, whereas 'bind' often implies tightness or restriction.)
Antonyma
untie (The opposite action of loosening or removing a tie or binding.)
Kolokace
bind together
|bind with rope
|bind tightly
|bind the book
Témata
daily life
|manual work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- They bound the packages with strong twine.
- The kidnappers bound his hands and feet.
- She bound the sticks together to make a frame.
- The prisoner was bound with heavy chains.
Učební příklady
- He bound the box with rope.
- They bound the wood together.
- She bound her hair with a ribbon.
Sloveso
B2
action
2
Make legally/morally obligated
To make someone have to do something because of a law, rule, or promise.
Vzorec užití:
to bind [someone] to [do something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with physical binding, but here it refers to obligations, not tying.
Synonyma
obligate ('Obligate' is more formal and mainly used in legal contexts.)
Antonyma
release (To free someone from an obligation or duty.)
Kolokace
bind by contract
|bind by law
|bind to an agreement
Témata
law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The contract binds both parties to the agreed terms.
- He was bound by his promise to help her.
- The treaty binds all member states to reduce emissions.
Učební příklady
- The law binds drivers to wear seat belts.
- I am bound by my word.
- The agreement binds us to work together.
Sloveso
B1
action
3
Join parts together firmly
To join things so they stay together.
Vzorec užití:
to bind [parts/materials] together
Synonyma
secure (General term for making something firm; 'bind' often implies a physical joining process.)
Antonyma
separate (To take apart things that are joined.)
Kolokace
bind pages together
|bind materials
|bind wounds
Témata
construction
|craft
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The book's pages are bound with strong thread.
- The carpenter bound the pieces of wood together with glue.
- She bound the edges of the quilt neatly.
Učební příklady
- They bind the pages into a book.
- Glue will bind the two parts together.
- He binds the wound with cloth.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation/problem
A problem that is hard to get out of.
Synonyma
predicament ('Predicament' is more formal; 'bind' is more casual in this sense.)
Antonyma
solution (A way out of a problem, opposite of being stuck in one.)
Kolokace
in a bind
|get into a bind
Témata
daily life
|problems
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I'm really in a bind — I lost my wallet and need bus fare.
- We got into a bind when our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
- He's in a financial bind after losing his job.
Učební příklady
- I am in a bind without my keys.
- She was in a bind with no money.
- We are in a bind because the bus is late.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
bind
IPA
GB/bˈaɪnd/
US/bˈaɪnd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
bind (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (bind)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: bind
Verb
- Base: bind
- 3rd Person Singular: binds
- Present Participle: binding
- Past: bound
- Past Participle: bound
Příbuzná slova
Forms
binds
verb
binding
verb
bound
verb
Core family
binder
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbind
verb
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular past: bound Verb
- Irregular past participle: bound Verb
Výrazy
bind over
1/bˈaɪnd ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
technical
Order by law to act/appear
When a judge orders someone to do something or go to court.
Příklady
- The judge bound him over to keep the peace for six months.
- She was bound over for trial on fraud charges.
bind together
1/bˈaɪnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Join into one group/whole
To connect people or things so they are united.
Příklady
- Shared experiences can bind people together for life.
- The treaty binds together several small nations.
bind up
1/bˈaɪnd ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Wrap for protection/healing
To cover something fully with cloth or bandages to protect it or help it heal.
Příklady
- He bound up her injured ankle carefully.
- They bound up the package before sending it.
in a bind
1/ˈɪn ə bˈaɪnd/
idiom
informal
In a difficult situation
To be in trouble or have a problem that is hard to fix.
Příklady
- Without my phone, I'm in a bind because I can't call for help.
- We're in a bind since our babysitter canceled at the last minute.