Tethering

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!

by mr. duffy April 8, 2010

tethering

using your cellular phone as your computer modem.

"Did you know you can connect to the internet with your cell phone via tethering?"

by Keystr0ke September 5, 2006

tethering

The lesbian act of scissoring, with the added benefit of a double-ended dildo

I brought this hot piece back to my vagina cave for some tethering

by dynamiteroll August 15, 2010

tethering

1. Issuing and releasing new tether(USDT) to the market.

2. Using the tether(USTD) to manipulate other cryptocurrency(s)'s price.

1. Another 27.5 billion tethering happened this morning.

2. Bitcoin price jumped again by tethering.

by coco_m June 20, 2018

Tethering

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!

by mr. duffy April 8, 2010

Modem Tethering

The act of using your cell phone as a modem for your computer.

I am not in a hotspot, but my cell phone works, why don't I use modem tethering to connect my computer to the interent using my cell phone

by K56z7k9710974 December 17, 2008

Tent Tethering

The act of taking your love interest into the woods and tethering yourself to them in a tent. Things may happen. They may not. But the point is is that you’re tethered. That’s all that matters.

"I plan on tent tethering my lady friend tonight. Wish me luck!"

by Cabinplay>cottagecore March 8, 2021