tie-up

Speech parts

1. tie-up - Noun

2. tie-up - Verb

Meaning

finish the last row

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

secure with or as if with ropes

restrain from moving or operating normally

invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes

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Alternative names

tie up

Synonyms

moor truss bind berth tie down association fetter pinion relationship tether monopolize trammel connection join chain
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Antonyms

free release separate remove draw destroy
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Hypernyms

place put relationship hold block secure

Hyponyms

wharf fagot faggot hog-tie chain up faggot up

Related terms

tie-up

Examples

tie up the boat Source: Internet

tie down the prisoners Source: Internet

tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed Source: Internet

Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred Source: Internet

All my money is tied up in long-term investments Source: Internet

After a fantastic 5-0 start to the season, the Titans were edged by the Steelers last weekend thanks to a near-miss field goal by with seconds left in the contest to tie up the game. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tie-dyeing tie-on tie-rod tieback tieback wall tiebar