tie
tie
UK[taɪ]US[taɪ]
v
to fasten or attach using a string, cord, or similar object
v
to achieve the same score or rank as another competitor
n
a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, typically by men, and knotted at the throat
n
a result in a game or contest where two or more participants finish with an equal score
n
something that connects or binds people or things; a bond or link
Etymology
the modern english word "tie" descends directly from the old english verb "tīgan," meaning "to bind" or "to tie." this old english term is rooted in the proto-germanic taugijaną, which itself derives from the proto-indo-european root deuk-, meaning "to lead" or "to pull." the semantic evolution from "to lead" to "to bind" is logical, as binding involves pulling something tight. from its core meaning of fastening with a cord, the word expanded metaphorically to describe connections, equal scores, and the specific item of neckwear, all retaining the underlying concept of linking or binding together.
Analysis
the word "tie" is a simplex word of old english origin. it does not contain separable morphemes in its modern english form.
Examples
he had to tie the package securely with strong rope.
the two teams managed to tie the game in the final minutes.
he wore a silk tie to the formal interview.