tie
gb/tˈaɪ/ us/tˈaɪ/
A1
English
~ 2700
megköt, átköt, nyakkendő, döntetlen, döntetlen állás, döntetlent játszik, kiegyenlít, kapcsolat, kötelék, kötődés
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to tie [something] [to/with something]
She tied the package with red ribbon.
Piros szalaggal kötötte át a csomagot.
I need to tie my shoelaces before we leave.
Indulás előtt meg kell kötnöm a cipőfűzőmet.
He tied the boat to the dock.
They tied the curtains back with a cord.
Learner examples
I tie my shoes every morning.
Minden reggel megkötöm a cipőfűzőmet.
Please tie the box with this string.
Kérlek, kösd át a dobozt ezzel a madzaggal.
Tie the bag so the food stays inside.
He will tie the rope to the tree.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tie' with 'bind' or 'attach', but 'tie' specifically involves using string, rope, or similar material.
Meaning
Fasten or secure with a cord
Collocations
tie a knot
|tie shoelaces
|tie a rope
|tie tightly
Synonyms
fasten (More general; can refer to securing with various methods, not just cord or knots.)
Antonyms
untie (To undo what was tied; release from a knot or fastening.)
Themes
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To hold or join things together with string, rope, or something similar.
To fasten, attach, or hold something together by means of a string, rope, or similar material, often by making a knot.
NOUN
A1
2
nyakkendő
A2
He wore a blue silk tie to the meeting.
Kék selyemnyakkendőt viselt a megbeszélésen.
A black tie is required for the event.
Az eseményen fekete nyakkendő viselése kötelező.
My father gave me a patterned tie for my birthday.
Learner examples
I wear a tie to work.
Nyakkendőt viselek a munkahelyemen.
This tie is red and white.
Ez a nyakkendő piros-fehér.
He buys a new tie for the wedding.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'tie' with 'bow tie', which is a specific style.
Meaning
Neckwear for formal dress
Collocations
wear a tie
|striped tie
|tie and suit
Synonyms
necktie (Exact synonym; more common in American English when specifying type.)
Antonyms
open collar (Wearing a shirt without a tie.)
Themes
clothing
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A piece of clothing you wear around your neck and tie in front, often for work or special events.
A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck and tied in a knot, usually as part of formal or business attire.
NOUN
A2
3
döntetlen
B1
The match ended in a tie.
A mérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They broke the tie with a last-minute goal.
Egy utolsó percben szerzett góllal törték meg a döntetlen állást.
It was a 2-2 tie at halftime.
Learner examples
The game is a tie.
A meccs döntetlen.
We have a tie at 1-1.
Döntetlen, 1-1 az állás.
The match ends in a tie.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'tie' (noun) with 'tie' (verb) meaning 'to fasten'. Context is key.
Meaning
Equal score in competition
Collocations
end in a tie
|scoreless tie
|three-way tie
Synonyms
draw (Common in British English for sports results; same meaning.)
Antonyms
win (One side has more points than the other.)
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When players or teams have the same score in a game.
A situation in which two or more competitors have the same score in a game, match, or contest.
VERB
A2
4
kiegyenlít
B1
Usage pattern:
to tie [with/against someone] [at score]
They tied the game with two minutes left.
Két perccel a vége előtt kiegyenlítették az állást.
We tied with them at three goals each.
Három-háromra döntetlent játszottunk velük.
The teams tied after overtime.
Learner examples
We tie with them at 2-2.
Két-kettő az állás ellenük.
They tie the game in the last minute.
Az utolsó percben kiegyenlítik az állást.
The teams tie after extra time.
Meaning
Achieve an equal score
Collocations
tie the game
|tie at 2-2
Synonyms
draw (British sports usage; same meaning but different regional frequency.)
Antonyms
lead (To have more points than an opponent.)
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have the same points as another player or team.
To reach the same score as an opponent in a game, match, or contest.
NOUN
B1
5
The two countries have strong economic ties.
A két országnak erős gazdasági kapcsolatai vannak.
She has close ties to her hometown.
Szoros kötődése van a szülővárosához.
Family ties are important to him.
Learner examples
I have strong ties to my family.
Erős kötelék fűz a családomhoz.
The two cities have business ties.
A két város között üzleti kapcsolatok vannak.
They keep close ties with old friends.
Meaning
Connection or link between things
Collocations
family ties
|close ties
|economic ties
Synonyms
bond (Emphasizes emotional closeness rather than formal connection.)
Antonyms
division (A separation or lack of connection.)
Themes
relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A connection between people or things.
A relationship, link, or bond between people, groups, or things.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tie
IPA
GB/tˈaɪ/
US/tˈaɪ/
Syllables & stress
tie (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (tie)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tie
- Plural: ties
Verb
- Base: tie
- 3rd Person Singular: ties
- Present Participle: tieing, tying
- Past: tied
- Past Participle: tied
Word family
Expressions
black tie
1/blˈæk tˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal dress code for men
A formal way of dressing for men that includes a tuxedo and bow tie.
Examples
- The charity dinner is a black tie event.
- Black tie is required for entry.
tie in with
1/tˈaɪ ˈɪn wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Connect or match with something else
To be related to or match something else.
Examples
- The new policy ties in with our long-term goals.
- Her speech tied in with the conference theme.
tie up loose ends
1/tˈaɪ ˈʌp lˈus ˈɛndz/
idiom
Finish small remaining tasks
To finish small tasks that are still not done before completing something.
Examples
- Let's tie up loose ends before we launch the project.
- She spent the afternoon tying up loose ends at work.
white tie
1/wˈaɪt tˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Most formal men's evening dress code
The most formal way of dressing for men that includes a tailcoat and white bow tie.
Examples
- The gala is a white tie event.
- White tie occasions are rare today.
tie the knot
1/tˈaɪ ðə nˈɑt/
idiom
Get married
To get married.
Examples
- They decided to tie the knot after five years together.
- They finally tied the knot after living together for five years.
- We're tying the knot next summer.
- Were planning to tie the knot next summer.
- My parents tied the knot when they were in their early twenties.