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be tied into — to be closely connected to, linked with, or dependent on something (often used to describe systems, economics, or contractual relationships)

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to be closely connected to, linked with, or dependent on something (often used to describe systems, economics, or contractual relationships)

Pronunciation (IPA): /bi taɪd ˈɪntuː/

Example Sentences

  • Her bonus is tied into the company's overall profits this year.
  • My mood in the morning is completely tied into how much coffee I drink.
  • The success of the exam is tied into how consistently you studied all year.

be tied into

VERB

[/bi taɪd ˈɪntuː/]

to be closely connected to, linked with, or dependent on something (often used to describe systems, economics, or contractual relationships)

Her promotion is tied into the team's overall sales performance this quarter.
💡 Concept

Her promotion is tied into the team's overall sales performance this quarter.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bi taɪd ˈɪntuː/
🇬🇧 UK/biː taɪd ˈɪntuː/

🌳Etymology

Roottie
Suffix--d (과거분사)

🎵Rhyme

pride
side
guide

🔗Collocations

be tied into a system
be tied into the economy
be tied into a contract
be tied into a network
closely tied into
tightly tied into
directly tied into

📝Examples

“Her bonus is tied into the company's overall profits this year.”

😄 Fun example

“My mood in the morning is completely tied into how much coffee I drink.”

“The success of the exam is tied into how consistently you studied all year.”

😄 Fun example

“His happiness seems to be tied into his phone's battery percentage.”

“Employee salaries at this firm are tied into annual performance reviews.”

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