Tie

usgb/taɪ/
verb

To fasten or bind something using a rope, string, etc.

She tied her hair back with a ribbon.
Visual representation of "tie" - To fasten or bind something using a rope, string, etc.

Often appears as...

  • tie up
  • tie back
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Tie Up Meaning

Tie up often means to complete or finish something, like a task.

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Let's tie up these loose ends before the weekend.
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Tie Together Figuratively

Figuratively, 'tie together' can mean to make disparate things work as a whole.

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The colors tie the room's decor together nicely.
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