1. fastened or tied to something with a rope, chain, or cord to restrict movement
2. connected to or dependent on something for support or resources
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The horse was tethered to a post in the field.
• She felt tethered to her desk job despite wanting to travel.
• The balloon remained tethered to the ground by a strong rope.
• His smartphone kept him tethered to work even on vacation.
• The goat was tethered in the yard to prevent it from wandering.
• The satellite is tethered to the space station by a cable.
• Many people feel tethered to their hometown by family obligations.