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finish the last row restrain from moving or operating normally; "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred" invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes; "All my money is tied up in long-term investments" secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapes and bring them to the recycling shed" secure in or as if in a berth or dock; "tie up the boat" |
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