bond (EN)

noun, verb

noun “bond”

1. a strong connection or feeling between people
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   The bond between the sisters grew stronger over the years.
2. (finance) a certificate of debt issued by a government or company that pays interest to the holder
   He invested in government bonds for his retirement portfolio.
3. (law) money paid as a guarantee that someone released from custody will appear in court
   She was released on a $5,000 bond pending her trial.
4. an agreement or promise with legal force
   They signed a bond to complete the project by the deadline.
5. (chemistry) a connection between atoms or molecules
   Water molecules are connected by hydrogen bonds.
6. a substance used to join things together
   The adhesive forms a strong bond between the tiles and the wall.

verb “bond”

1. to form a close relationship or connection with someone
   The students quickly bonded during the first week of school.
2. to join or connect things together, especially with an adhesive
   The glue bonded the plastic pieces securely.
3. (chemistry) to form a chemical bond
   The atoms bond to create molecules.