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单词 tie something up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
I had tied the boat up in the marina and furled my sail.
Synonyms
secure
He secured the boat and then came to join us.
lash
Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail.
tether
He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree.
make fast
moor
She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river.
attach
Attach labels to things before you file them away.
rope
I roped myself to the chimney.
(phrasal verb) 
They hope to tie up a deal within the next few weeks.
Synonyms
conclude
They concluded their annual summit meeting today.
settle
As far as I'm concerned, the matter was settled yesterday.
wrap up (informal)
end
The book ends on a lengthy description of Hawaii.
wind up
terminate
Her next remark abruptly terminated the conversation.
finish off
bring to a close
(phrasal verb) 
Don't tie all your capital up in property.
Synonyms
commit
invest something long-term
make something unavailable
See tie

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attach
Definition
to join, fasten, or connect
Attach labels to things before you file them away.
Synonyms
affix,
stick,
secure,
bind,
unite,
add,
join,
couple,
link,
tie,
fix,
connect,
lash,
glue,
adhere,
fasten,
annex,
truss,
yoke,
append (formal),
make fast,
cohere,
subjoin,
bootstrap to
in the sense of end
Definition
to bring or come to a finish
The book ends on a lengthy description of Hawaii.
Synonyms
finish,
close,
conclude,
wind up,
culminate,
terminate,
come to an end,
draw to a close
in the sense of lash
Definition
to bind or secure with rope, string, or cord
Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail.
Synonyms
fasten,
join,
tie,
secure,
bind,
rope,
strap,
make fast

Nearby words of
tie something up

  • tie in with something
  • tie someone down
  • tie something or someone up
  • tie something up
  • tie the knot
  • tie-up
  • tied up

Related terms of
tie something up

  • tie something or someone up

Synonyms of 'tie something up'

tie something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of moor
Definition
to secure a ship or boat with cables, ropes, or anchors so that it remains in one place
She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river.
Synonyms
tie up,
fix,
secure,
anchor,
dock,
lash,
berth,
fasten,
make fast
in the sense of rope
Definition
to tie with a rope
I roped myself to the chimney.
Synonyms
tie,
bind,
moor,
lash,
hitch,
fasten,
tether,
pinion,
lasso
in the sense of settle
Definition
an act of settling
As far as I'm concerned, the matter was settled yesterday.
Synonyms
decide,
close,
end,
complete,
conclude,
wind up,
dispose of,
terminate,
round off,
draw to a close,
bring to an end
in the sense of terminate
Definition
to bring or come to an end
Her next remark abruptly terminated the conversation.
Synonyms
end,
stop,
conclude,
finish,
complete,
axe (informal),
cut off,
wind up,
put an end to,
discontinue,
pull the plug on (informal),
belay,
bring or come to an end
in the sense of tether
Definition
to tie with a tether
He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree.
Synonyms
tie,
secure,
bind,
chain,
rope,
restrain,
fasten,
shackle,
leash,
fetter,
manacle
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