bind

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

To cohere or stick together in a mass.

To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

To exert a binding or restraining influence.

To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.

To couple.

To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.

To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.

To place under legal obligation to serve.