Topic: SPORT
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tie2 S3 W3 [countable]
1 a long narrow piece of cloth tied in a knot around the neck, worn by men : 
I wear a shirt and tie at work.
men's clothes
I wear a shirt and tie at work.2 a strong relationship between people, groups, or countries ➔ old school tie
connection/relationship
PG [usually plural]3 the result of a game, competition, or election when two or more people or teams get the same number of points, votes etc [= draw British English] The match ended in a tie.
result
[usually singular]DSThe match ended in a tie.4 a piece of string, wire etc used to fasten or close something such as a bag
for closing something
5 one game, especially of football, that is part of a larger competition
game
British EnglishDS6 something that means you must stay in one place, job etc or prevents you from being free to do what you want : If you enjoy travelling, young children can be a tie.
prevent you from doing something
If you enjoy travelling, young children can be a tie.7 a heavy piece of wood or metal supporting a railway track [= sleeper British English]
