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Definition be bound up something in American English

be bound up something phrase

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ideas, feelings, or issues that are bound up with each other are connected very closely, so that it is difficult to think of them separately

Example

His political philosophy was closely bound up with his religious beliefs.

Example

Climate change is closely bound up in the whole issue of energy consumption.

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Definition be bound up  something in American English