What does tie up mean?

phrv. to use a rope or something similar to hold someone or something in place so they can't move.

tie up

🇺🇸 /ˈtaɪ ʌp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtaɪ ʌp/

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to use a rope or something similar to hold someone or something in place so they can't move.

I had to tie up the boxes so they wouldn't fall over.

to use a rope or something similar to hold someone or something in place so they can't move.