tie up

verb

1. secure with or as if with ropes

   verb.contact

   Examples

   Tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed.

   Synonyms bind tie down truss

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes

   verb.possession

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. restrain from moving or operating normally

   verb.contact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. secure in or as if in a berth or dock

   verb.contact

   Examples

   Tie up the boat.

   Synonyms berth moor

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. finish the last row

   verb.contact

   Synonyms bind off

   Source: WordNet 3.0