tie

noun & verb80 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

Refers to a formal dress code, which includes a black bow tie.

A type of tie knotted to form a bow shape.

Standard term for a tie worn around the neck, often written as 'necktie'.

A tie that is not tightened around the neck.

A tie that is not properly fastened.

A tie that is not straight.

A tie that is part of a school uniform, showing affiliation.

A tie with the colors or emblem of a specific club.

A tie with the colors and pattern of a military regiment.

A very wide tie, popular in the 1960s and 70s.

A strong and intimate relationship or connection.

A powerful and durable connection.

Financial and trade relationships, especially between countries.

The bonds and connections between family members.

Professional or commercial connections between people or companies.

Connections between people who are related by birth.

To fasten something with very little slack.

To fasten something so it will not come loose.

To fasten something in a strong, solid way.

The basic combination for smart or formal wear.

A dress code requiring a jacket and a tie.

The combination of a shirt collar and a tie, indicating smart dress.

An ornamental pin used to hold a tie in place. Often written as 'tiepin'.

A short, sharp-pointed pin used to secure a tie.

To have a tie on as part of your clothing.

To fasten a tie around your neck.

To make a tie less tight around the neck.

To form the knot when putting on a tie.

To make a tie straight and tidy.

To move a tie slightly to make it look neat.

Used when a game or competition finishes with the scores being equal.

Indicates that the final outcome of a contest was a tie.

To completely and often suddenly end a connection.

To begin or create a formal connection.

To end a relationship or connection.

To gradually form and strengthen connections.

To end a connection formally or forcefully.