bound up
The phrase "bound up" is often used to describe a deep connection or involvement with something, whether emotional, conceptual, or situational.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Closely connected or involved with something, making it difficult to separate the two.
Example
- Her happiness is bound up with her children's well-being.
- The history of the town is bound up with the river that runs through it.
B2General
(common)Focused intently on something to the exclusion of other matters.
Example
- He is so bound up in his work that he rarely has time for social activities.
- She was bound up in her thoughts and didn't notice the time passing.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bound up":
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