The process of connecting your phone to your laptop in order to facilitate an Internet connection. Usually performed via bluetooth or USB.
John: ah crap I can't get a wifi signal on my laptop. Sorry, I can't look up that obscure Pink Floyd track on discogs.com
Bob: dude, one word - tethering.
John: dude!
Bob: dude, one word - tethering.
John: dude!
by mr. duffy April 08, 2010
The process of connecting an employee to a laptop in order to facilitate a greater yield in productivity. Usually performed via guilt, fear, loyalty or clause in contract of employment.
Bob: dude, why are you still working on that thing?? It's past midnight and you're on holiday in Vegas!!
John: ah crap, my company has this tethering clause in all their contracts - I have to finish this report no matter what!
Bob: dude!
John: ah crap, my company has this tethering clause in all their contracts - I have to finish this report no matter what!
Bob: dude!
by mr. duffy April 08, 2010