tie out
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To tie a dog or other animal to something outside so it can move around a little but can't run away.
Literal meaning: To tie something so that it is out (outside) — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To fasten an animal to a fixed outdoor point with a rope or lead so it can move within a radius.
"She tied the dog out in the garden while she cleaned the kitchen."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Most commonly used for dogs. More common in American English. Implies the animal is left unsupervised outdoors. Some animal welfare organisations advise against leaving animals tied out for long periods. Also used in agriculture for larger animals such as horses or goats.
Commonly used with
dog horse goat lead rope yard
Forms
Base
tie out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ties out
he/she/it
Past simple
tied out
yesterday
Past participle
tied out
have + pp
-ing form
tiing out
continuous
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Synonyms
tether leash fasten secure chain
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