tether
//ˈtɛðər//
Noun
tetherSingular
tethersPlural
1
A rope, chain, or similar restraint used to tie an animal so that it can only move within a limited area.
The farmer tied the goat to a post with a tether.
2
The limit of one's resources, patience, or endurance.
After working overtime for three weeks straight, I was at the end of my tether.
Verb
tetherInfinitive
tetherPresent tense
tetheredPast tense
tetheredPast participle
tetheringPresent participle
tethersThird-person singular
1
To tie or restrain an animal with a rope or chain to limit its movement.
The farmer tethered the goat to a post in the field.
2
To connect a mobile device to another device, typically to share an internet connection.
I tethered my phone to my laptop to get internet access.