This meaning describes competitors or results that are equal in score, position, or number.
The teams were tied at two goals each.
They finished tied for first place.
This figurative meaning describes a strong relationship, dependence, or condition connecting two things.
The payment is tied to performance.
Her success is closely tied to the team's work.
This idiomatic meaning describes being busy, restricted, or prevented from acting independently.
I am tied up with meetings all afternoon.
The company had its hands tied by the contract.
