# bonding

Pronunciation: say "BOND-ing" US /ˈbɑndɪŋ/, UK /ˈbɒndɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A relationship between a parent and child that forms the basis for a lasting mutual attachment.
   - Simple: The close, loving link that forms between a parent and their child.
   - _Early bonding between mother and infant supports healthy emotional development._
   - _The adoption counselor explained how bonding can deepen over the first year._
2. A close friendship that develops between adults, often through intense shared experiences such as military combat.
   - Simple: A close friendship that grows between adults, often after going through hard times together.
   - _The bonding among the rescue crew came from facing danger side by side._
   - _Years of shared hardship created a bonding that outlasted their service._
3. The process or act of joining two materials firmly together.
   - Simple: The joining of two things into one, often with glue or heat.
   - _The bonding of the panels was done with an industrial adhesive._
   - _Proper surface cleaning ensures good bonding between the layers._
5. In computing, a method of combining several network interfaces on one computer so that they act as a single logical interface.
   - Simple: A way to join several network connections so a computer treats them as one.
   - _Network bonding lets the system stay online even if one cable fails._
   - _Administrators configured bonding to combine the two Ethernet ports._
6. A customs arrangement under which goods are kept in a warehouse until the duties on them have been paid.
   - Simple: A setup where goods stay in a customs warehouse until the taxes on them are paid.
   - _The cargo was placed under bonding while the firm arranged payment of the duties._
   - _A bonding agreement allowed the goods to clear customs only after the duties were settled._

## Verb

4. Present participle and gerund of bond. — present participle and gerund of bond
   - Simple: Present participle of bond. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The team is bonding well after the weekend retreat._
   - _Bonding with a new pet takes time and patience._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/bonding (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).