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tie–up
noun \ˈtī-ˌəp\
: a situation in which something (such as traffic) becomes very slow or stops because of a problem, accident, etc.
: a close connection between people or things
: an agreement to do business together
Full Definition of TIE-UP
1
a : a cow stable; also : a space for a single cow in a stable b : a mooring place for a boat
2
: a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown)
3
: connection, association <helpful financial tie–ups>
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First Known Use of TIE-UP
1851
Related to TIE-UP
- Antonyms
- disaffiliation, dissociation
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