English Verb tie up #idiom To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay. #:He has been tying up the phone lines for hours now. #To secure with rope, string, etc. #:Don't forget to tie up your hair before you bake. #idiom To complete, finish, or resolve. #:I'd like to tie up the project before I leave.
See also tie up loose ends
fr:tie up it:tie up