What does tie-up mean?
Tie-up means A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity..
Tie-up
/ˈtaɪˌʌp/ · noun
Meaning
A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity..
Definitions by Sense
- A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity.
- (finance) The act of tying up (or immobilizing) a capital.
- (weaving) The connection of a loom's treadles to its shafts, used in combination with the threading and treadling to create a pattern.
Example Sentences
The tie-up hit at the height of the wheat harvest and trade spokesmen said any delays in moving the grain to storage could be disastrous.
Goods values increase as businesses limit their stocks in order to reduce capital tie-up.
Fancy tie-ups and treadlings can be designed that weave the ordinary symmetrical point twill like an 8-pointed star or some other motif.
Synonyms for tie-up
Antonyms for tie-up
Related Words
Word Forms
- tie-ups
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tie-up?
Common synonyms include association, stand, affiliation, tie.
What is the opposite of tie-up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tie-up in a sentence?
The tie-up hit at the height of the wheat harvest and trade spokesmen said any delays in moving the grain to storage could be disastrous.
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