Definition of "bind"
noun:
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That which binds or ties.
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A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
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Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.
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A ligature or tie for grouping notes.
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verb:
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To tie; to confine by any ligature.
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To cohere or stick together in a mass.
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To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
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To exert a binding or restraining influence.
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To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
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To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
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To couple.
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To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.
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To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.
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To place under legal obligation to serve.
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To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.
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To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.
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To cover, as with a bandage.
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To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action.
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To put together in a cover, as of books.
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To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.
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