Definition of Tie-up

Verb

• finish the last row
  - bind off
• secure in or as if in a berth or dock
  "tie up the boat"
  moor berth
• restrain from moving or operating normally
  "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred"
  
• invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes
  "All my money is tied up in long-term investments"
  
• secure with or as if with ropes
  "tie down the prisoners"
  "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
  - tie down bind truss

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