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bind

1 bind /ˈbaɪnd/ verb
binds; bound /ˈbaʊnd/ ; binding
1 bind
/ˈbaɪnd/
verb
binds; bound /ˈbaʊnd/ ; binding
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIND
[+ object] : to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.
[+ object] : to tie the hands or feet of a person to prevent escape or movement
sometimes used figuratively
[no object] of clothing : to prevent free movement by fitting too tightly
[+ object] : to wrap or cover (something) with a bandage
[+ object] : to make (someone) have to do something because of a promise, agreement, etc. usually used as (be) bound
see also 2binding, 2bound 5
[+ object] : to make (something, such as an agreement) certain
[+ object] : to cause (people) to be joined together closely
: to cause (something) to form a mass that stays together
[+ object]
[no object]
technical : to combine with (something) by chemical forces
[+ object]
[no object]
10 
[+ object] : to put a special decorative edge on (something, such as cloth or carpet)
11 
[+ object] : to put a cover or binding on (a book) see also 2bound 6

bind over

[phrasal verb]
bind (someone) over
US, law : to require (someone) to appear in court
British, law : to warn (someone) that if they break the law again they will be punished
2 bind /ˈbaɪnd/ noun
2 bind
/ˈbaɪnd/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIND
[singular]
: a difficult situation
British : an annoying problem : nuisance