tie up

phrasal verbPart oftie

tie up — phrasal verb

1. To fasten something firmly by wrapping string or rope around it; also, to make s

1.phrasal verb
Definition

To fasten something firmly by wrapping string or rope around it; also, to make someone very busy so they cannot do other things.

Example

Christopher tied up the parcels with brown string before taking them to the post office.

I cannot join you for lunch — I am completely tied up in meetings until four o'clock.

2. To fasten or secure something with rope or string.

2.phrasal verb
Definition

To fasten or secure something with rope or string.

Example

He tied up the boat at the dock.

Tie up the garbage bag before taking it out.