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ties up

/taɪz ʌp/

tie upverb

ties up

tied up

Past Simple

tied up

Past Participle

tying up

ing-form

/taɪ ʌp/

Translations

occuperPour empêcher quelqu’un d’être disponible pour autre chose.

The meeting tied up all the managers for the entire afternoon.

La réunion a occupé tous les directeurs pendant tout l'après-midi.

immobiliserEn parlant de capitaux ou de ressources rendus difficilement disponibles.

He tied up his savings in long-term investments.

Il a immobilisé ses économies dans des placements à long terme.

amarrerPour un bateau.

They tied up the boat at the marina before heading into town.

Ils ont amarré le bateau à la marina avant d'aller en ville.

She tied up the package with a piece of twine.

Elle a attaché le colis avec un morceau de ficelle.

Additional translations

ficelerPour attacher solidement avec une corde, une ficelle ou un lien.

Definitions

To bind or fasten something securely with a rope, string, or cord.

She tied up the package with a piece of twine.

To occupy or engage someone or something, preventing them from being available for other tasks.

The meeting tied up all the managers for the entire afternoon.

To secure a boat to a dock or mooring.

They tied up the boat at the marina before heading into town.

To invest or commit resources, such as money, in a way that they are not easily accessible.

He tied up his savings in long-term investments.

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