tethered

/ˈtɛðərd/
adjective
  1. Tied or fastened with a rope, chain, or similar device.
    • A tethered balloon floated above the festival grounds.
    • The tethered horse waited patiently by the fence.
    • The dog was tethered to a stake in the yard.
  2. Limited or restricted in freedom or movement.
    • She felt tethered to her desk by endless paperwork.
    • The team remained tethered to the old way of doing things.
    • His tethered lifestyle left him longing for adventure.
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