ties up (Meaning)
ties 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
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ties up Sentence Examples
- The tangled cord ties up the electrical outlet, preventing any further connections.
- The lawyer's intricate arguments tied up the opposing counsel in the courtroom.
- The traffic jam tied up the entire highway, causing delays for motorists.
- The intricate knot ties up the shoelaces, securing them firmly to the wearer's feet.
- The babysitter's constant demands tied up the mother, leaving her with little free time.
- The financial obligations tied up the couple, leaving them struggling to make ends meet.
- The detective's investigation tied up numerous loose ends, solving the mystery.
- The negotiations tied up the parties for hours, as they haggled over every detail.
- The ribbon tied up the present, concealing its contents from the recipient.
- The assembly line worker's fingers tied up the tiny screws, assembling countless products.
FAQs About the word ties 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 re
holds back, embarrasses, handicaps, obstructs, hinders, impedes,hampers, short-circuits, hobbles, stymies
aids,helps, assists, opens, facilitates, unties, releases, encourages, makes way, frees
The tangled cord ties up the electrical outlet, preventing any further connections.
The lawyer's intricate arguments tied up the opposing counsel in the courtroom.
The traffic jam tied up the entire highway, causing delays for motorists.
The intricate knot ties up the shoelaces, securing them firmly to the wearer's feet.
