| Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. |
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| NOUN: | 1. That which unites or binds: bond, knot, ligament, ligature, link, nexus, vinculum, yoke. See CONNECT. 2. An equality of scores, votes, or performances in a contest: dead heat, deadlock, draw, stalemate, standoff. See SAME. | | VERB: | 1. To do or make something equal to: equal, match, meet1. See SAME. 2. To restrict the activity or free movement of: chain, fetter, hamper, hamstring, handcuff, hobble, leash, manacle, shackle, trammel. Informal : hog-tie. See FREE, HELP. 3. To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope: bind, fasten, knot, secure, tie up. See KEEP, TIGHTEN. | | PHRASAL VERB: | tie up To cause to be busy or in use: engage, monopolize, occupy, preempt. See ACTION, USED. tie up 1. To cause to cease regular activity: idle, immobilize, stop. Idioms: bring to a screeching halt. See CONTINUE. 2. To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope: bind, fasten, knot, secure, tie. See KEEP, TIGHTEN.
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