tying down
Anchoring in place
Tying down means securing something by fastening it with rope, straps, or similar restraints: We spent an hour tying down the cargo before the storm.
Figuratively, it means restricting freedom or committing someone to a fixed situation: She didn't want a mortgage tying her down.
A relationship or responsibility that ties you down limits your mobility or options.
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- affixingSecuring to something
- cinchingPulling tight to secure
- bindingLegally or morally required
strapping · ratchet straps · anchoring · clamping · knotting · loose ends · constriction · ratcheting · tether · bungee cords · tie · lashing · obligation · ball and chain · guy-wire · dependency · rope · staking
tying downuntying
Loosening a fastened cord
releasing · freeing · setting free · loosening · unbinding
tying downliberating
Setting free from constraint
setting free · keeping options open · freeing up · freeing · cutting loose