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ligoter

to tie up, to bind

verb lee-go-TEH Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Ligoter specifically means to bind someone's hands or body so they cannot move, typically with rope or cord. It is used in crime narratives and thrillers — il l'a ligoté à une chaise (he tied him to a chair). Figuratively, être ligoté can mean to be hamstrung or constrained by rules or obligations.

Examples

"Les voleurs ont ligoté le gardien."

Natural Translation

The thieves tied up the security guard.

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