To be tied or fastened together (passive of 結ぶ); also used for being joined or linked in an abstract sense.
箱は丈夫なひもで結ばれていた。
The box was tied with a strong cord.
この書類はクリップで結ばれているので順番を崩さないでください。
These documents are fastened with a clip, so please don't change the order.
二つのデータベースはAPIで結ばれている。
The two databases are linked by an API.
To be wedded; to be united in marriage (to become joined as a couple).
幼馴染の二人は長い交際の末に結ばれた。
The childhood friends were finally united in marriage after a long relationship.
あの二人は運命に導かれるように結ばれるだろうと言われている。
People say those two will be united as if guided by fate.
親の反対を乗り越えて、彼女はついに彼と結ばれた。
Overcoming her parents' opposition, she finally united with him.