tether: Meaning and Definition of

teth•er

1. a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
2. the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.
3. at the end of one's resources, patience, or strength.

1. to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.