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Synonyms for tie-up

  • noun

Most common

tie stand standstill berth

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Tie

tie, association, affiliation

2. Standstill

standstill, stand

Other

bind, tie-down, berth, truss, moor

Antonyms

unfasten, undo

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Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity.

  2. n. 2

    The act of tying up (or immobilizing) a capital.

    Goods values increase as businesses limit their stocks in order to reduce capital tie-up.

Related words

Other spellings
tie up

Forms

Plural
tie-ups → ties, associations, affiliations, standstills…

Example sentences

  • tie I'm sorry, sir, but a jacket and tie are required.
  • stand I don't mind the cold, but I can't stand the heat.
  • standstill The protests brought the country to a standstill.
  • berth Whenever she sees me, she gives me a wide berth.

By length

3 letters
tie1
4 letters
bind1, moor1
5 letters
stand1, berth1, truss1
10 letters
standstill2
11 letters
association5, affiliation5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (standstill2 = 2 syllables).