adjective
1. closely or inseparably connected or associated with (Freq. 1)
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his career is bound up with the fortunes of the enterprise
• Similar to: ↑related, ↑related to
2. deeply devoted to
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bound up in her teaching
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is wrapped up in his family
• Syn: ↑wrapped up
• Similar to: ↑committed
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adjective : inseparably connected or associated
his career is bound up with the fortunes of the enterprise
also : deeply involved : wrapped up
he is bound up in his family
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bound up
: closely involved or associated : greatly affected
The fates of such projects are always bound up in politics.
— usually + with
Their lives are closely bound up with their religion.
These societal changes are inextricably bound up with the development of new technologies.
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Main Entry: ↑bound
Useful english dictionary. 2012.