1. (

• string_section ,
• strings

) the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments ;

2. (

• condition ,
• strings ,
• term ,

) (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous" ;

1. (

• string ,
• thread ,
• draw ,

) thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries" ;

2. (

• string ,
• string_up

) add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical" ;

3. (

• string ,
• string_along

) move or come along ;

4. (

• string ,

) stretch out or arrange like a string ;

5. (

• string ,

) string together; tie or fasten with a string; "string the package" ;

6. (

• string ,

) remove the stringy parts of; "string beans" ;

7. (

• string

) provide with strings; "string my guitar" ;