tie-up

/ˌtaɪ ˈʌp/
/ˈtaɪəp/
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Definitions of tie-up
  1. noun
    an interruption of normal activity
    synonyms: stand, standstill
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    type of:
    halt, kibosh, stop
    the event of something ending
  2. noun
    a social or business relationship
    synonyms: affiliation, association, tie
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    type of:
    relationship
    a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtaɪ ˈʌp/
UK
/ˈtaɪəp/
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