Phrasal Verb: Tie up

Tie up

Meaning: Tie or fasten something securely

Example: They TIED UP the hostages so that they couldn't escape.

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Tie up

Meaning: Stop someone doing something

Example: Work has TIED me UP all week.

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Tie up

Meaning: Fasten

Example: I TIED UP my shoelaces.

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Tie up

Meaning: Block a road, etc

Example: The convoy TIED UP the road for an hour.

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