tied up (Meaning)

Wordnet

tied up (s)

kept occupied or engaged

tied up

to keep busy, to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes, to have a relationship with something else, to assume a definite relationship, to keep from working or going, to fasten securely, a mooring place for a boat, connection sense 2, association, to wrap up and fasten, to restrain from normal movement, operation, or progress, a slowing or stopping especially of traffic or business, to use in such a manner as not to be available for other purposes, to connect closely, connection, association, dock entry 2, to attach, fasten, or bind securely, a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown), a space for a single cow in a stable, a cow stable, to cause to be linked so as to depend on or relate to something, to preempt the use of

tied up Sentence Examples

  1. The hiker's shoelaces became tied up in a knot, hindering his progress.
  2. The tangled vines tied up the fallen branch, preventing it from moving freely.
  3. The thief tied up the victim with duct tape, rendering him helpless.
  4. The loose ends of the ribbon were tied up tightly to ensure a neat bow.
  5. The contractor tied up the exposed wires to prevent electrical hazards.
  6. The medical team tied up the patient's wound to stop the bleeding.
  7. The paperwork was tied up in legal knots, delaying the project indefinitely.
  8. The artist's brush was tied up with a colorful ribbon, adding a touch of whimsy.
  9. The horse's mane was tied up in a neat braid, showcasing its elegance.
  10. The case remained tied up in court, frustrating both the prosecution and the defense.

FAQs About the word tied up

kept occupied or engagedto keep busy, to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes, to have a relationship with something else,

diligent, working, busy,engaged, occupied, employed, active, bustling, laborious,preoccupied

unemployed, idle, lifeless, idle, unoccupied, unemployed, lifeless, free, free, inactive

The hiker's shoelaces became tied up in a knot, hindering his progress.

The tangled vines tied up the fallen branch, preventing it from moving freely.

The thief tied up the victim with duct tape, rendering him helpless.

The loose ends of the ribbon were tied up tightly to ensure a neat bow.