Definitions:
attach or fasten with string or similar cord

restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation or place

connect; link

achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team

a piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something

a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.

a thing that unites or links people

a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's smart or formal outfit

a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw

a sports match between two or more players or teams in which the winners proceed to the next round of the competition