tie off
phrasal verb
tied off; tying off or tieing off; ties off
1
: to fasten or hold (something) by tying a knot or bow at its end
I finished knitting the last row and tied off the yarn.
2
: to close (something) with string, thread, etc.
The surgeon tied off the vein.
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Fill it an old sock with kitty litter and tie off the end before putting it inside shoes, work boots, or athletic footwear to absorb moisture and eliminate odors.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
For each possible step of the operation — for example, lymph node removal, tying off veins, or cutting through the urethra — the researchers pre-wrote descriptive text.
—Nancy Lapid, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
If clips or rings were used to tie off your fallopian tubes, your tubes may be healthy enough to support a reversal procedure.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
The Details Of This Amazon Attack Require Closer Inspection
To be honest, many loose ends need to be tied off regarding this latest incident, as reported.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
It was finally caught and safely tied off, even as a massive piece of wood was still attached.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Velocity Micro showcases its impeccable cable management behind this panel, with everything precisely routed and tied off.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Remembering this, Tommy tears her tie off the wall, then his own — a bolo — and wears it as a kind of amulet the day Rusty takes the stand.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 July 2024
In the mornings, owners and their crews buzzed around the docks, readying giant, high-tech sails, tying off lines, and loading gear.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
For each possible step of the operation — for example, lymph node removal, tying off veins, or cutting through the urethra — the researchers pre-wrote descriptive text.
—Nancy Lapid, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
If clips or rings were used to tie off your fallopian tubes, your tubes may be healthy enough to support a reversal procedure.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
The Details Of This Amazon Attack Require Closer Inspection
To be honest, many loose ends need to be tied off regarding this latest incident, as reported.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
It was finally caught and safely tied off, even as a massive piece of wood was still attached.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Velocity Micro showcases its impeccable cable management behind this panel, with everything precisely routed and tied off.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Remembering this, Tommy tears her tie off the wall, then his own — a bolo — and wears it as a kind of amulet the day Rusty takes the stand.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 July 2024
In the mornings, owners and their crews buzzed around the docks, readying giant, high-tech sails, tying off lines, and loading gear.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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tie off
transitive verb
tied off; tying off or tieing off
: to close by means of an encircling or enveloping ligature
tie off a bleeding vessel
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