Bind (verb)

1. Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord.
2. Make fast, secure, or join together.

Origin:

Old english bindan "tie, fasten", of germanic origin; related to dutch binden and german binden.

Examples:

1. He was binding the package with twine.
2. She was binding the book with a ribbon.
3. The rope was used to bind the prisoner.
4. He was binding the wound with a bandage.
5. She was binding her hair with a clip.