tie-up

(noun) a social or business relationship. Synonyms: affiliation, association, tie. Examples: "A valuable financial affiliation." "He was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team." "Many close associations with england."

(noun) an interruption of normal activity. Synonyms: stand, standstill.

(verb) secure with or as if with ropes. Synonyms: tie down, tie up, bind, truss. Examples: "Tie down the prisoners." "Tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed."

(verb) invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes. Synonyms: tie up. Examples: "All my money is tied up in long-term investments."

(verb) restrain from moving or operating normally. Synonyms: tie up. Examples: "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred."

(verb) secure in or as if in a berth or dock. Synonyms: moor, berth, tie up. Examples: "Tie up the boat."

(verb) finish the last row. Synonyms: tie up, bind off.