bond
US /bɑnd/
・UK /bɒnd/
A2
noun
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Loan that a government must buy back by a set date
- Written agreement to pay back borrowed money
- Joint or connection, often using glue
verb
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
Examples
bonds of friendship
The bonds were redeemed in 2002.