tether >> ˈtɛðə
Definition: [verb] tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.
Example: the horse had been tethered to a post
Definition: [verb] use (a smartphone) in order to connect a computer or other device to the internet.
Example: check if Wi-Fi access is free in the lobby or tether your phone
Definition: [noun] a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement.
Example: regulations banning neck and girth tethers for sows