ties down
Fastens in place
Ties down means to secure something by fastening it in place, preventing movement: We tied down the tarp before the storm.
Figuratively, it means to restrict someone's freedom or commit them to obligations: Having kids really ties you down.
A person tied down to a job or relationship has limited flexibility to do other things.
- untieUndo a fastening
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- strap inFasten a safety restraint
obligation · commitment · burden · limitation · flexibility · escape · fasten · liberation · lash · moor · anchor · emancipation · confinement · twine · mobility · bungee · restriction · knot