bound for . bound for {adj. phr.} On the way to; going to. I am bound for the country club. The ship is bound for Liverpool. Categories: add yours add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment Add my comment