Belay (verb)

1. To secure a rope by winding it around a cleat or pin, especially in rock climbing.
2. To make secure, as by fastening with a rope or cable.

Origin:

Origin uncertain, perhaps from old french belier "to deceive".

Examples:

1. He belayed the rope to the anchor.
2. She belayed her partner as he climbed the rock face.
3. The rope was belayed to the tree.
4. The sailor belayed the ship to the dock.
5. He belayed the rope to the carabiner before rappelling.