Definition
- Usually passive
To limit someone's freedom to move or leave due to a commitment or obligation.
绑绑；约束；限制
He felt tied to the contract and couldn't accept other job offers.
他觉得被合同束缚，无法接受其他工作机会。
She's tied to the responsibility of caring for her elderly parents, making it hard to plan her own trips.
她因照顾年迈父母的责任而无法自由安排自己的旅行。
The company has been tied to outdated technology for the past few years.
公司过去几年一直受困于过时的技术。