1. the act of fastening or restraining something with a rope, chain, or cord
2. sharing an internet connection from a mobile device to other devices
Usage: technology

1. present participle of tether; fastening or restraining with a rope, chain, or cord

Examples

• The tethering of the horse to the post kept it from wandering away.
• She was tethering the boat to the dock when the storm began.
• The park requires tethering of all dogs in the camping area.
• Mobile tethering allows you to share your phone’s internet connection.
• He spent the morning tethering the goats in the field.
• The tethering system prevented the balloon from floating away.
• WiFi tethering can quickly drain your phone’s battery.