tie the knot
To marry, wed, get married.
Rowena sacrificed her inclination to remain single, to her sense of duty; and contracted a second matrimonial engagement. […] Cardinal Pandulfo tied the knot for them.
tie
UK /taɪ/ US /taɪ/
noun 5verb 5
Definitions
noun
1
A knot; a fastening.
2
A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
3
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
4
A lace-up shoe.
Oxford ties; Derby ties
[…] the tip of her russet boot almost grazed that of his Oxford tie.
5
A twist tie, a piece of wire embedded in paper, strip of plastic with ratchets, or similar object which is wound around something and tightened.
verb
1
To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
Tie this rope in a knot for me, please.
Tie the rope to this tree.
2
To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.
3
To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
Tie him to the tree.
In bond of virtuous love together tied.
4
To secure (something) by string or the like.
Tie your shoes.
Not tied to rules of policy, you find / Revenge less sweet than a forgiving mind.
5
To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
They tied for third place.
They tied the game.
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