Binding
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪnd/
Binding (verb)
- to tie or fasten something tightly with rope or string.
- to make someone feel they must do something because of a promise or rule.
- to cause substances to stick together, often using a chemical process.
Examples
- They bind the sticks with rope.
- She binds the flowers into a bouquet.
Common collocations: bind tightly, bind with rope, bind together, bind by law, bind to a promise
Binding (noun)
- a difficult or tricky situation where choices are limited.
Examples
- He found himself in a bind with no easy solution.
- She was in a bind and needed help quickly.