tethered

CEFRB2

/tˈɛðərd/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Tied to something so movement is limited.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)

Examples

  • Sami and Layla seemed to be tethered together.

  • The goat had been tethered to the fence.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of tether

  2. Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.

More examples

In context

  • Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.

Quick test

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