tie-up
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tie–up

noun \ˈtī-ˌəp\

Definition of TIE-UP

1
a : a cow stable; also : a space for a single cow in a stable
b : a mooring place for a boat
2
: a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown)
3
: connection, association <helpful financial tie–ups>

First Known Use of TIE-UP

1851

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