(deep in, of a state or activity) Fully absorbed or involved in
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Busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities
“The boss is currently tied up in a meeting with shareholders.”
Being regularly preoccupied
(deep in, of a state or activity) Fully absorbed or involved in
Tied as if with a rope
Standing in relation or connection with something else
Having formally agreed to marry
Unable to be separated or treated separately
Finished or having been brought to an end
Past tense for to tie something up, such as with a rope or string
“We had to take ropes and chains to tie up the logs as much as we possibly could.”
Past tense for to hamper or impede the movement or progress of
“They were simply legal maneuvers designed to tie up the project in court.”
Past tense for to bring to an end or conclusion
“I could finally tie up the loose ends of the tale, and finally gain the closure that my heart and mind demanded.”
Past tense for to make (something) into a parcel by wrapping it
Past tense for to hold exclusive control or dominance over
Past tense for to form into a knot or bow
Past tense for to physically or literally secure or fasten all openings tightly for protection
Past tense for to join or merge to form a single unit or substance
Past tense for to prohibit or interdict the use, participation or inclusion of
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
Past tense for to dock a boat, especially by casting an anchor
Past tense for to become embroiled or implicated in
Past tense for to be involved with (on a social level)
Past tense for to support with a stake or stakes, especially a plant
Past tense for to be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something)
Past tense for to restrain or keep in check
Past tense for to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck
Past tense for to join up with a larger organization or entity
Past tense for to postpone or assign to a later time or date
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