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Definition of Tie up
1. Verb. Secure with or as if with ropes. "They want to tie up the prisoners "; "Tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
Exact synonyms: Bind, Tie Down, Truss
Specialized synonyms: Chain Up, Faggot, Faggot Up, Fagot, Faggot, Fagot, Hog-tie
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Entails: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Bindable
Specialized synonyms: Chain Up, Faggot, Faggot Up, Fagot, Faggot, Fagot, Hog-tie
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Entails: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Bindable
2. Verb. Invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes. "All my money is tied up in long-term investments"
3. Verb. Restrain from moving or operating normally. "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred"
4. Verb. Secure in or as if in a berth or dock. "Tie up the boat"
Exact synonyms: Berth, Moor
Specialized synonyms: Wharf
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Berth, Mooring
Specialized synonyms: Wharf
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Berth, Mooring
5. Verb. Finish the last row.