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bind verb

  /baɪnd/
  • (transitive) To put together in a cover, as of books.
 relier
  • (transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
 lier, attacher, nouer
  • (intransitive) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
  • (transitive) To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
  • (transitive, computer programming) To process one or more object modules into an executable program.
  • (intransitive, , LGBT) To wear a binder so as to flatten one's chest to give the appearance of a flat chest, usually done by trans men.
 lier, connecter
  • (transitive) To couple.
 lier, connecter, coupler

binding noun

  /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
  • (sewing) A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
  • (programming) The association of a named item with an element of a program.
 reliure
  • The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
 reliure, liaison
  • (chemistry) The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together.
 liaison

binding adjective

  /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
  • (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
 contraignant, obligatoire
bind up
bander
double bind
injonction contradictoire
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