(idiomatic, often in passive voice) To render someone powerless to act, to thwart someone.

(informal) To become anxious; to fret.

A rope, strap, chain, or line used to secure and hold down a load, cargo, equipment during transport.

Alternative form of lash oneself to the mast

Synonym of bind hand and foot

(sports, soccer) A competition between two teams which comprises two matches or “legs”, with each team as the home team in one leg. The winning team is usually determined by aggregate score, the sum of the scores of the two legs.

Synonym of Sherman necktie

plural of tie down strap

(idiomatic) To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.

One who ties (knots, etc). / Something that ties. / (archaic) A child's apron.