Retying: meaning, definitions and examples

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retying

 

[ rɪˈtaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technical process

Retying refers to the act of tying something again, usually after it has become untied or worn out. This term is often used in various contexts, including fishing, where it can describe securing a hook back to a fishing line, or in crafts, where it might refer to tying a knot in string or rope again. The process is essential for ensuring that whatever is being tied remains secure, which may involve double-checking knots and possibly upgrading materials used. In more technical fields, the term may also apply to reconfiguring connections, such as in network setups.

Synonyms

re-knotting, restringing, retightening

Examples of usage

  • I had to retying the fishing line after losing the catch.
  • The sailor was busy retying the ropes on the ship.
  • After the accident, we found it necessary to retying the safety straps.

Translations

Translations of the word "retying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconectar

🇮🇳 फिर से जोड़ना

🇩🇪 wieder anschließen

🇮🇩 menghubungkan kembali

🇺🇦 повторне підключення

🇵🇱 ponowne połączenie

🇯🇵 再接続する

🇫🇷 reconnecter

🇪🇸 reconectar

🇹🇷 yeniden bağlamak

🇰🇷 다시 연결하다

🇸🇦 إعادة الاتصال

🇨🇿 znovu připojit

🇸🇰 znovu pripojiť

🇨🇳 重新连接

🇸🇮 ponovno povezati

🇮🇸 aftur tengja

🇰🇿 қайта қосу

🇬🇪 მחדש დაკავშირება

🇦🇿 yenidən qoşmaq

🇲🇽 reconectar

Etymology

The word 'retying' is a combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', and the verb 'tie', which originates from the Old English 'tīgan', meaning 'to bind' or 'to fasten'. The notion of tying has been present in various forms in human activities, from binding materials together for construction to securing items for travel. As language evolved, the prefix 're-' was commonly added to verbs to indicate the repetition of an action. Thus, 'retying' emerged in English vernacular to represent the action of tying once more. Its use spans various fields, including crafting, sailing, and fishing, highlighting its versatility and relevance across different contexts. The application of retying in modern instances often reflects the ongoing human need for security and stability in both physical and metaphorical ties.