tie sb up Значение & определение

Значение на tie sb up на български

• 0 to make a person unable to move by tying a rope or something similar around their body or part of their body:

  • The burglars had tied him up (to the bed).

• 1 When someone is tied up, they are busy or prevented from doing something, such as speaking to someone or going somewhere, because of being involved in another event or activity:

  • I'm afraid we can't meet till Wednesday - I'm tied up on Monday and Tuesday.

  • Mrs Moran is tied up in a meeting at the moment, but I'll ask her to call you later.

• 2 if someone is tied up, they are busy and not available:

  • The CEO will be tied up in a meeting all day.