tie down
phrasal verbPart oftie
tie down — phrasal verb
1. To restrict someone's freedom; to commit someone to a particular arrangement or
1.片語動詞
釋義
To restrict someone's freedom; to commit someone to a particular arrangement or responsibility.
例句
Imran does not want to get married yet because he is not ready to be tied down.
Taking care of the garden ties her down to the house most weekends during the summer.
2. To restrict someone's freedom or keep them from moving.
2.片語動詞
釋義
To restrict someone's freedom or keep them from moving.
例句
Having a baby tied her down to the house.
Don't let a job tie you down too much.