Tie up

verb

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.verbTo secure with rope, string, etc.

"Don't forget to tie up your hair before you bake."

2.verbTo occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.

"He has been tying up the phone lines for hours now."

3.verbTo complete, finish, or resolve.

"I'd like to tie up the project before I leave."

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