Αναζήτηση
to tie up
[phrase form: tie]
01
to fasten an object securely with ropes
Transitive: to tie up sth
Ditransitive: to tie up sth to sth
Example
Please tie up the curtain to let more light in.
02
(in crocheting) to complete the final row of stitches before finishing the project
Transitive: to tie up sth
Example
Tie up the DIY project with a creative flourish.
03
to prevent something from normal movement or operation
Transitive: to tie up sb/sth
04
to safely attach a boat in its dock
Transitive: to tie up sth
Example
After a day of sailing, we always tie up the sailboat at the marina.
Could you please tie up the speedboat before we go ashore?
They decided to tie up the kayaks along the riverbank.
05
to invest money or resources in a way that restricts their availability for other uses
Ditransitive: to tie up sth in sth
Παράδειγμα
Please tie up the curtain to let more light in.
