Examples of “tied” in a Sentence

adj Closely linked or connected to something else.

• Her career is closely tied to the success of the company.
• The two events are tied together in the public's memory.
• Rising prices are closely tied to the cost of fuel in many countries.

adj Restricted or bound by a condition or agreement.

• The grant is tied to specific spending rules.
• They live in tied accommodation provided by his employer.
• The loan is tied to strict conditions, so read the contract carefully.

adj Having ended with equal scores; drawn.

• It was a tied game going into the last round.
• The match was tied at two goals each when the whistle blew.
• With the vote tied, the chairman had to make the final decision.