tying up

Noun

Meaning

the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes

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At the same time, the legislation should allow for responsible parties to hedge risk without unduly tying up working capital as collateral that firms may better employ elsewhere in their operations and investment. Source: Internet

Audi is tying up with FAW, which is owned by the Chinese state. Source: Internet

Brands such as Bisleri, Aquafina and Bailley are adopting the direct-to-consumer model, by launching their own online platforms or tying up with delivery apps. Source: Internet

More tying up and a couple of more knees to Dern’s midsection. Source: Internet

In other words, this may indicate how cover crop practices might affect subsequent cash crops —whether that's sequestering, fixing or tying up nitrogen, or using or retaining moisture. Source: Internet

But Woodward said tying up the fleet for the winter is akin to leaving a car in a snowbank and expecting it to run again in the spring. Source: Internet

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