tie up {v. phr.}
The crash of the two trucks tied up all traffic in the center of town.
The strike tied up the factory.
The meeting will tie the President up until noon.
The Senate didn't vote because a debate on a small point kept it tied up all week.
He can't see you now. He's tied up on the telephone.
His money is tied up in a trust fund and he can't take it out.
Susan tied up the bathroom for an hour.
Our company has tied up with another firm to support the show.
The ships tied up at New York.
We've talked long enough; let's tie up these plans and start doing things. Categories: slang time verb