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tie down(
tay
daun
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
2. (figurative) (to restrain)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. atar
Emanuel felt tied down by his house and spent every weekend caring for his acres of land.Emanuel se sentía atado a su casa y pasaba cada fin de semana manteniendo sus acres de tierra.
3. (figurative) (to promise)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Angela managed to tie the sellers down to an additional concession.Angela logró comprometer a los vendedores a otorgar una concesión adicional.
We need to tie your sister down to a date for the trip.Tenemos que conseguir que tu hermana se comprometa a una fecha para el viaje.
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