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Discover LudwigThe phrase "tied up" is correct and commonly used in written English
It can be used to describe something that is secured or bound with a rope, string, or other material. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is busy or occupied with something. Example: The boat was tied up at the dock. (literal meaning) Example: He was tied up with work all week and couldn't take a break. (figurative meaning)
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Tied up
verb
Past of tie up
Exact(58)
He was tied up.
"I was completely tied up".
"Money is completely tied up".
I may be tied up".
I was tied up.
(He is tied up).
"I was tied up at the time".
"She's tied up to a bed.
After that he was kept tied up.
I tied up and lay down.
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Tied-up shirt.
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