Tie off
verb
To secure something by tying it with a knot, usually at the end of a thread or rope.
She had to tie off the fishing line to stop it from unraveling further.
Often appears as...
- tie off a rope
- tie off a thread
verb
To perform a surgical knot to prevent bleeding.
The surgeon had to tie off the blood vessel to stop the bleeding during the operation.
Often appears as...
- tie off a blood vessel
- tie off a wound
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To end a series or sequence, typically in competition or games.
With that goal, they managed to tie off the game in their favor.
Often appears as...
- tie off a game
- tie off a match
verb
To secure something by tying it with a knot, usually at the end of a thread or rope.
She had to tie off the fishing line to stop it from unraveling further.
Often appears as...
- tie off a rope
- tie off a thread
verb
To perform a surgical knot to prevent bleeding.
The surgeon had to tie off the blood vessel to stop the bleeding during the operation.
Often appears as...
- tie off a blood vessel
- tie off a wound
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To end a series or sequence, typically in competition or games.
With that goal, they managed to tie off the game in their favor.
Often appears as...
- tie off a game
- tie off a match
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Finalizing Action
Used when you finish working with thread or rope and need to prevent it from coming undone.
After repairing the net, he had to tie off the remaining twine.
Pro Tip 2/3Securing Ends
Think of tying the loose end after completing tasks like sewing or knitting.
Once the seam was complete, she needed to tie off the end.
Pro Tip 3/3No Untying
The knot should be strong so the line or thread won't accidentally untie.
Carefully tie off the rope to ensure it supports the weight.
Pro Tip 1/3Finalizing Action
Used when you finish working with thread or rope and need to prevent it from coming undone.
After repairing the net, he had to tie off the remaining twine.
Pro Tip 2/3Securing Ends
Think of tying the loose end after completing tasks like sewing or knitting.
Once the seam was complete, she needed to tie off the end.
Pro Tip 3/3No Untying
The knot should be strong so the line or thread won't accidentally untie.
Carefully tie off the rope to ensure it supports the weight.
Pro Tip 1/3Finalizing Action
Used when you finish working with thread or rope and need to prevent it from coming undone.
After repairing the net, he had to tie off the remaining twine.
Pro Tip 2/3Securing Ends
Think of tying the loose end after completing tasks like sewing or knitting.
Once the seam was complete, she needed to tie off the end.
Pro Tip 3/3No Untying
The knot should be strong so the line or thread won't accidentally untie.
Carefully tie off the rope to ensure it supports the weight.
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