tie down
phrasal verbPart oftie
tie down — phrasal verb
1. To restrict someone's freedom; to commit someone to a particular arrangement or
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To restrict someone's freedom; to commit someone to a particular arrangement or responsibility.
Example
Imran does not want to get married yet because he is not ready to be tied down.
Taking care of the garden ties her down to the house most weekends during the summer.
2. To restrict someone's freedom or keep them from moving.
2.phrasal verb
Definition
To restrict someone's freedom or keep them from moving.
Example
Having a baby tied her down to the house.
Don't let a job tie you down too much.