tie up

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing or binding something, typically with a rope or cord.

• Verb

  To bring two or more things together, especially for a common purpose.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tie up
tie dye , sky high , goodbye

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Variants

List of all variants of tie up that leads to same result
tie-up , tie-ups , tie up , tied up , tieing up , ties up , tying up , tie up loose ends , tie oneself (up) in knots , tie oneself in knots , tie oneself up in knots

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Forms

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tied up, tying up, have tied up, will tie up

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Etymology

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The word 'tie up' originates from the Old English word 'tigan', which means 'to fasten' or 'to bind'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the world record for the longest tie is 28 feet 10.5 inches long?

2. In ancient Egypt, people used to tie up their mummies using linen strips called 'nemes'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Knot: A type of fastening that involves interlacing two or more ropes, strings, or other materials to secure an object.

2. Bond: A formal or legal agreement between two or more parties, often involving mutual obligations or responsibilities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tie up' is used metaphorically to describe a situation where two or more parties come together for a common goal. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout and Jem form a 'tie-up' with Dill to investigate the supposed presence of a bogeyman in their neighborhood.

How to Memorize "tie up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine tying a knot with a rope or a shoelace to remember the meaning of 'tie up'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of 'tie up' with the image of two or more things coming together to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Together In One Unified Purpose' to help remember the meaning of 'tie up'.

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