tie back
Present Participle
tying back
Past Tense
tied back
Past Participle
tied back
1
to secure something, particularly hair, so that it remains in a fixed position and does not hang down
- After the workout, she tied back her sweaty hair.
- Tie back the drapes for a better view.
- He tied the horse's mane back to reveal its beautiful markings.
- Before painting, tie your hair back to avoid any mess.