tie to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To rely on (someone).
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's dependable enough that you can always tie to him.
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
Meaning · English
To connect one thing to another; to prove that a connection exists between two things.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “tie to” mean?
To rely on (someone).
Is “tie to” formal or informal?
tie to is generally archaic.
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