English · Phrasal verb Attested

tie down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To constrain, or to confine within set limits.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hạn chế hoặc giới hạn trong phạm vi nhất định

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

While the number of children that appear at these events is variable, as the community realizes that reliable, responsible childcare is provided at events, more and more parents will not feel tied-down at home with the kids.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To secure as if with a rope or hook.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cố định như bằng dây hoặc móc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tie down” mean?

To constrain, or to confine within set limits.

Is “tie down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.