bind
gb/bˈaɪnd/ us/bˈaɪnd/
B1
English
~ 1500
megkötöz, átköt, összekötöz, kötelez, köt, összerögzít, összefűz, összeragaszt, szorult helyzet, slamasztika
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to bind [something] with [rope/string]
They bound the packages with strong twine.
Erős zsineggel kötötték át a csomagokat.
The kidnappers bound his hands and feet.
Az emberrablók megkötözték a kezét-lábát.
She bound the sticks together to make a frame.
The prisoner was bound with heavy chains.
Learner examples
He bound the box with rope.
Kötéllel kötötte át a dobozt.
They bound the wood together.
Összekötözték a fadarabokat.
She bound her hair with a ribbon.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bind' with 'band', which is unrelated in meaning in most contexts.
Meaning
Tie or fasten tightly
Collocations
bind together
|bind with rope
|bind tightly
|bind the book
Synonyms
tie (More general; can be loose or tight, whereas 'bind' often implies tightness or restriction.)
Antonyms
untie (The opposite action of loosening or removing a tie or binding.)
Themes
daily life
|manual work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To tie something so it cannot move.
To tie or secure something firmly with rope, string, or similar material.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to bind [someone] to [do something]
The contract binds both parties to the agreed terms.
A szerződés mindkét felet a megállapodott feltételekhez köti.
He was bound by his promise to help her.
Az ígérete kötelezte, hogy segítsen neki.
The treaty binds all member states to reduce emissions.
Learner examples
The law binds drivers to wear seat belts.
A törvény kötelezi a sofőröket, hogy bekössék a biztonsági övet.
I am bound by my word.
Köt a szavam.
The agreement binds us to work together.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical binding, but here it refers to obligations, not tying.
Meaning
Make legally/morally obligated
Collocations
bind by contract
|bind by law
|bind to an agreement
Synonyms
obligate ('Obligate' is more formal and mainly used in legal contexts.)
Antonyms
release (To free someone from an obligation or duty.)
Themes
law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone have to do something because of a law, rule, or promise.
To place someone under a legal or moral duty to do something.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to bind [parts/materials] together
The book's pages are bound with strong thread.
A könyv lapjait erős cérnával fűzték össze.
The carpenter bound the pieces of wood together with glue.
Az asztalos ragasztóval rögzítette egymáshoz a fadarabokat.
She bound the edges of the quilt neatly.
Learner examples
They bind the pages into a book.
Könyvvé fűzik össze a lapokat.
Glue will bind the two parts together.
A ragasztó összeragasztja a két részt.
He binds the wound with cloth.
Meaning
Join parts together firmly
Collocations
bind pages together
|bind materials
|bind wounds
Synonyms
secure (General term for making something firm; 'bind' often implies a physical joining process.)
Antonyms
separate (To take apart things that are joined.)
Themes
construction
|craft
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To join things so they stay together.
To connect or unite parts so that they stay together firmly, often using glue, stitching, or another method.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
slamasztika
C1
I'm really in a bind — I lost my wallet and need bus fare.
Nagyon szorult helyzetben vagyok: elvesztettem a pénztárcámat, és pénz kellene buszjegyre.
We got into a bind when our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
Szorult helyzetbe kerültünk, amikor lerobbant az autónk a semmi közepén.
He's in a financial bind after losing his job.
Learner examples
I am in a bind without my keys.
A kulcsaim nélkül szorult helyzetben vagyok.
She was in a bind with no money.
Pénz nélkül szorult helyzetben volt.
We are in a bind because the bus is late.
Meaning
Difficult situation/problem
Collocations
in a bind
|get into a bind
Synonyms
predicament ('Predicament' is more formal; 'bind' is more casual in this sense.)
Antonyms
solution (A way out of a problem, opposite of being stuck in one.)
Themes
daily life
|problems
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A problem that is hard to get out of.
A troublesome situation from which it is hard to escape; a predicament.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bind
IPA
GB/bˈaɪnd/
US/bˈaɪnd/
Syllables & stress
bind (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (bind)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bind
Verb
- Base: bind
- 3rd Person Singular: binds
- Present Participle: binding
- Past: bound
- Past Participle: bound
Word family
Forms
binds
verb
binding
verb
bound
verb
Core family
binder
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbind
verb
Highlights
- Irregular past: bound Verb
- Irregular past participle: bound Verb
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.