tie-up

tie-up

(tī′ŭp′)n. A temporary immobilization, as of traffic, work, or mechanical operation.

tie′-up`

n. a temporary stoppage or slowing of traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to an accident or storm.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tie-up - a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England"affiliation, tie, associationrelationship - a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
	2.	tie-up - an interruption of normal activitystandstill, standstop, halt - the event of something ending; "it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill"

tie-up

noun link, association, connection, relationship, relation, liaison, tie-in, coordination, hook-up, linkup The deal is expected to result in a tie-up between the two companies.

tie-up

nounA cessation of normal activity, caused by an accident or strike, for example:gridlock, immobilization, jam, stoppage.

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