tie up
Definitions
General English
- phrasal verb to put string or rope round something
- phrasal verb to buy something, so that the money is not available for other purposes
Banking
- noun
(written as tie-up)
a link or connection - phrasal verb to invest money in one way, so that it cannot be used for other investments
Law
- verb to invest money in such a way that it cannot be used for other purposes
- verb to place legal restrictions on the selling or alienation of property
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