tie up

verb

Meaning

To secure with rope, string, etc.
To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.
To complete, finish, or resolve.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tie down(English)bind(English)truss(English)bind off(English)rope up(English)bind up(English)rope(English)tie off(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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