tie-up
nounUK /ˈtaɪʌp/
US /ˈtaɪʌp/
A tie-up is when something gets stuck or stopped for a while.
The traffic tie-up made us late for school.
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2. A connection or partnership between two companies or groups.
The two airlines announced a tie-up to share flights.
3. A place where boats are fastened or moored.
The small harbor has tie-ups for a dozen boats.
4. An act of tying something securely with rope or string.
The tie-up of the packages kept them safe during shipping.