Words / B2

BYND/baɪnd/

To bind is to tie, or to force legally or morally: bind someone to a clause; bound by the contract. Binding is the adjective (a binding agreement). Tie is everyday. Bound is the past tense and a common exam form. A clause binds the supplier to a repair window.

Meaning

To tie something; also to force someone legally or morally (bind someone to).

Examples

• “The clause binds the supplier to a 24-hour repair window.”
• “They are bound by the code of practice, which is the past participle.”

Good to know

bind someone to; bound by. Adjective: binding. Everyday: tie. Grammar: bind / bound / bound. Law: a binding contract. Mix-up: bound (heading towards).

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