Tie up
verb
To bind, fasten, or secure with a rope, cord, or other material.
He had to tie up the boat to the dock.
Often appears as...
- tie up a boat
- tie up a package
verb
To occupy or engage someone so that they cannot do other things.
I'm tied up with work for the rest of the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- tie up with work
- tie up in a meeting
verb
To invest or commit resources so that they are not easily available.
Most of his funds are tied up in real estate investments.
Often appears as...
- tie up funds
- tie up in investments
verb
To restrain someone by binding them.
The burglars tied up the homeowners and ransacked the house.
Often appears as...
- tie up hostages
- tie up victims
verb
To bring to a satisfactory conclusion.
He wanted to tie up some loose ends before leaving the company.
Often appears as...
- tie up loose ends
- tie up the deal
verb
To bind, fasten, or secure with a rope, cord, or other material.
He had to tie up the boat to the dock.
Often appears as...
- tie up a boat
- tie up a package
verb
To occupy or engage someone so that they cannot do other things.
I'm tied up with work for the rest of the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- tie up with work
- tie up in a meeting
verb
To invest or commit resources so that they are not easily available.
Most of his funds are tied up in real estate investments.
Often appears as...
- tie up funds
- tie up in investments
verb
To restrain someone by binding them.
The burglars tied up the homeowners and ransacked the house.
Often appears as...
- tie up hostages
- tie up victims
verb
To bring to a satisfactory conclusion.
He wanted to tie up some loose ends before leaving the company.
Often appears as...
- tie up loose ends
- tie up the deal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when someone literally uses a rope or similar material to attach or secure objects.
Can you help me tie up these curtains?
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Ropes
Although ropes are common, 'tie up' can involve other materials like wires or straps.
We need to tie up these cables before someone trips.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when someone literally uses a rope or similar material to attach or secure objects.
Can you help me tie up these curtains?
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Ropes
Although ropes are common, 'tie up' can involve other materials like wires or straps.
We need to tie up these cables before someone trips.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when someone literally uses a rope or similar material to attach or secure objects.
Can you help me tie up these curtains?
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Ropes
Although ropes are common, 'tie up' can involve other materials like wires or straps.
We need to tie up these cables before someone trips.
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