This meaning refers to social, emotional, political, or economic relationships.
The two countries maintain close economic ties.
Family ties remain important to her.
This meaning refers to neckties worn with shirts as formal or decorative clothing.
The shop sells shirts and ties.
Employees wore dark ties to the ceremony.
This sports and competition meaning refers to results in which neither side wins.
The tournament ended with three ties.
Ties are decided by an extra round.
This figurative verb meaning refers to linking people, facts, places, or ideas.
The evidence ties the suspect to the scene.
The bridge ties the two districts together.
