To entwine or to wind something around another; also to mix or coat thoroughly (e.g. food with sauce).
サラダの野菜をドレッシングでよく絡めてから皿に盛った。
I tossed the salad vegetables well in the dressing before plating them.
髪にリボンを絡めてお洒落にまとめた。
She intertwined a ribbon in her hair and styled it fashionably.
ロープがプロペラに絡めると危険だ。
It's dangerous if a rope becomes entangled in the propeller.
To link or coordinate something with another thing; to involve or connect (ideas, plans, events).
この企画は地域のイベントと絡めて実施する予定だ。
This project is planned to be carried out in coordination with the local event.
彼は自分の経験を話の中に巧みに絡めて聞かせた。
He skillfully wove his own experiences into the story.
売上データを宣伝効果と絡めて分析する必要がある。
We need to analyze sales data in relation to advertising effects.
To capture or arrest by binding or restraining (older/especially written usage, often written 搦める).
忍者は敵の腕を搦めて動けなくした。
The ninja restrained the enemy's arm so they couldn't move.
当時の史書には反乱軍を搦め捕ったと記されている。
The historical record from that time says the rebel forces were captured (restrained and seized).
警察は組織犯罪の関係者を次々と搦め取った（※現代ではやや文語的）。
The police gradually rounded up members associated with organized crime (note: somewhat literary).