yoke in Dutch

A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.

To bring (two or more people or things) into a close relationship (often one that is undesired); to connect, to link, to unite.

To be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship; to have dealings with.