bind (something or someone) down

bind (something or someone) down

To anchor or fasten something or someone in place. You need to bind down the shed in the back yard before the big storm. Can you please bind down the baby in her highchair?
See also: bind, down
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bind someone or something down

to tie or secure someone or something to something. Bind the tarpaulin so it won't get away. We will bind down the patient tightly. They bound the hatch down so it could not be opened.
See also: bind, down
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bind down
  • belt down
  • belt down (something or someone)
  • be down to (do something)
  • be down to something
  • bog
  • bog down
  • bogged down
  • bear down
  • be down to somebody/something