bond

an electrical force linking atoms

a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

“the shifting alliances within a large family”

“their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them”

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

“the judge set bail at $10,000”

“a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman”

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

a connection that fastens things together

stick to firmly

“Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?”

create social or emotional ties

“The grandparents want to bond with the child”

issue bonds on

bring together in a common cause or emotion

“The death of their child had drawn them together”