bonding

bond-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process of forming an emotional attachment between people.

  2. 2.

    The process of joining things together, especially in construction or chemistry.

  3. 3.

    Forming emotional attachments.

  4. 4.

    Joining materials together.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    male bonding — activities that strengthen friendships between men
  • •
    bonding time — time spent developing relationships

Related words

Antonyms: detaching, separating
See also: attachment, bond, bonded
Synonyms: attaching, connecting, uniting

Etymology

From bond + -ing, from Old English bonda.