ties up

UK
/taɪz ʌp/
US
/taɪz ʌp/

Translations

tie upverb

ties up

tied up
Past Simple
tied up
Past Participle
tying up
Gerund
UK
/taɪ ʌp/
US
/taɪ ʌp/
She decided to tie up her hair before the workout.
Она решила завязать волосы перед тренировкой.
He had to tie up the packages before sending them.
Ему пришлось связать пакеты перед отправкой.
The meeting will tie up the conference room for the entire afternoon.
Совещание займет конференц-зал на весь день.

Definitions

tie upverb
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.