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Definition tie up in British English

tie up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to tie the ends of something together

Example

Tie up your shoelaces before you trip over them.

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tie up buckle do up
1.1

to fasten an animal to something such as a post

Example

This is where you tie up your horse.

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tie up gag chain
1.2

to fasten rope around someone so that they cannot move or escape

Example

They tied him up and locked him in the cellar.

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tie up gag chain
1.3

to fasten a boat to something, or to be fastened to something

Example

The bigger cruisers tie up at the island's western end.

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a bad/good sailor the Admiral’s Cup ahoy
2

to make all the arrangements that are necessary for a deal or an agreement to be completed

Example

I've just tied up arrangements for a bank loan.

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plan arrange organize
3

to deal with the last few things that have to be done before you can finish something

Example

We've just got a few loose ends to tie up and then the report will be ready.

Synonyms and related words
complete end carry through
Definition tie up in British English