Showing results for tie down. Search instead for to tie down.
tie down
- Dictionary
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.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate to tie down using machine translators
Other Dictionaries
Explore the meaning of tie down in our family of products.
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
