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What does tie up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word tie up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To secure with rope, string, etc.
  2. (idiomatic) To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.
  3. (idiomatic) To complete, finish, or resolve.
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Paterson followed in to tie up the score, his mission criminally interrupted by a yank at his jersey as he prepared to seize and ground the ball.
They will be forced to tie up, find new fishing grounds or diversify into prawn fishing.
Some companies were prepared to pay silly money just to tie up business with the big networks.
If you're feeling arty, use the whole leaves to tie up bundles of carrots, asparagus, or sliced zucchini.
Do your divisional managers know how much capital they tie up and what it costs?
Our strike force, Beta, is one of those designated to tie up the hellguards within the city.

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