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1. transitive verb bind something: to fasten or bind something using rope or string
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2. transitive and intransitive verb nautical dock boat, or be docked: to moor a boat or ship by securing lines, or be moored in this way
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3. transitive verb occupy somebody or something: to keep somebody or something busy
  I'm going to be tied up all afternoon in meetings.
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4. transitive verb complete something: to complete the work needed for something
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5. transitive and intransitive verb stop: to bring something to a halt, or come to a halt
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6. transitive verb finance invest money with restrictions: to invest money in such a way that it cannot be used for other purposes
money tied up in a certificate of deposit
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7. transitive verb law place restrictions on property: to place legal restrictions on the selling or alienation of property
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