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"Tierra del Fuego":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"archipelago off southern South America south of the Strait of Magellan; in Argentina and Chile area over 28,400 square miles (73,556 square kilometers)":[],
"chief island of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago area 18,530 square miles (48,178 square kilometers)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"t\u0113-\u02c8er-\u0259-(\u02cc)del-f\u00fc-\u02c8\u0101-(\u02cc)g\u014d",
"\u02c8tyer-\u00e4-(\u02cc)t\u035fhel-\u02c8fw\u0101-g\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-084640",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"tie":{
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"dead heat",
"draw",
"stalemate",
"standoff"
],
"definitions":{
": a bond of kinship or affection":[],
": a curved line that joins two musical notes of the same pitch to denote a single tone sustained through the time value of the two":[],
": a low laced shoe : oxford":[],
": a method or style of tying or knotting":[],
": a moral or legal obligation to someone or something typically constituting a restraining power, influence, or duty":[],
": a structural element (such as a rod or angle iron) holding two pieces together : a tension member in a construction":[],
": an equality in number (as of votes or scores)":[],
": any of the transverse supports to which railroad rails are fastened to keep them in line":[],
": necktie":[],
": something that is knotted or is to be knotted when worn: such as":[],
": something that serves as a connecting link: such as":[],
": to attack with vigor":[],
": to become attached":[],
": to close by means of a tie":[],
": to equalize (the score) in a game or contest":[],
": to equalize the score of (a game)":[],
": to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie":[],
": to form a knot or bow in":[
"tie your scarf"
],
": to get drunk":[],
": to join (power systems) electrically":[],
": to make a bond or connection":[],
": to make a tie: such as":[],
": to make an equal score":[],
": to make by tying constituent elements":[
"tied a wreath",
"tie a fishing fly"
],
": to make or have an equal score with in a contest":[],
": to place or establish in relationship : connect":[],
": to provide or offer something equal to : equal":[],
": to restrain from independence or freedom of action or choice : constrain by or as if by authority, influence, agreement, or obligation":[],
": to unite (musical notes) by a tie":[],
": to unite in marriage":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"His kidnappers tied him to a chair.",
"She tied a scarf around her neck.",
"She tied knots in the rope.",
"You need to tie your shoe.",
"His hands and feet had been tied together.",
"She tied the apron loosely around her waist.",
"The team still has a chance to tie .",
"I had the lead but he tied me by making a birdie on the last hole.",
"Her time tied the world record.",
"He tied the school's record in the high jump.",
"Noun",
"He was wearing a suit and tie .",
"You have a spot on your tie .",
"The pants have a tie at the top.",
"He was not ready to accept the ties of family life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Two years later, the twosome snuck off one weekend to tie the knot, with only Parton's mother, the pastor and his wife in attendance. \u2014 Nicole Briese, PEOPLE.com , 27 June 2022",
"Notably, the bride was overjoyed to the finally tie the knot, People reports. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, ELLE , 11 June 2022",
"Spears, 40, and Asghari, 28, plan to tie the knot today, a source close to the couple tells USA TODAY. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are getting ready to tie the knot \u2014 and soon! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 9 June 2022",
"According to confirmation from People, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress, 27, and lead singer of rock band Bleachers, 38, are set to tie the knot, having dated since last summer. \u2014 Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter , 30 May 2022",
"The same goes for brides and grooms, who often tie the knot in their event barns. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 18 May 2022",
"The couple initially set their sights on Greece to tie the knot. \u2014 Sarah Rumpf, Fox News , 6 May 2022",
"The bridal brand Pronovias announced its in-house alterations program in 2021, while secondhand formalwear start-up Queenly has continued to expand its special-occasion selection to include looks suitable to tie the knot. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Loeffler Randall\u2019s beaded ankle- tie thong sandals bring a chic summer camp vibe to your ensemble. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 July 2022",
"The actor stood out sartorially with a pink shirt-and- tie /black-suit combo. \u2014 Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
"Two weeks after their dinner at Loring Place, Mr. Manekin invited Mr. Topper to a black- tie fund-raiser at Cipriani Wall Street. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"The October-December pairing \u2014 Hall is 65; Murdoch is 91 \u2014 made the couple the regular subject of rival tabloids, with paparazzi regularly catching the two smiling broadly on a pristine beach, in a wintry football stadium, or at a black- tie opening. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
"The ballet flats' materials will guide the overall vibe: Cohen says suede ballet flats are best for laid back outfits with denim, while ankle- tie pairs pair with floating skirts and mini dresses. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"The bow- tie brand hasn't yet released any pricing details, but the 2022 Silverado ZR2 starts at $69,295. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"This official tie -in book delves into all of the details\u2014the sets, the costuming, the inspiration, as well as in-depth interviews with cast and crew like show creator Steven Knight, star Cillian Murphy, and the late, great Helen McCrory. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 10 June 2022",
"Our experts also like the dual-side opening and interior tie -down points that help keep items from jostling during the journey. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English teg, tye , from Old English t\u0113ag ; akin to Old Norse taug rope, Old English t\u0113on to pull \u2014 more at tow entry 1":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"band",
"bind",
"truss"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083333",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"tie a bow":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to make a bow":[
"She wrapped a ribbon around the box and tied a bow ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042655",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"tie ball":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": held ball":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-115917",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"tie tack":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an ornamented pin with a receiving button or clasp that is used to attach the two parts of a necktie together or to attach a necktie to a shirt":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1954, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02cctak"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114344",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"tie up":{
"antonyms":[
"clog",
"cramp",
"embarrass",
"encumber",
"fetter",
"hamper",
"handcuff",
"handicap",
"hinder",
"hobble",
"hog-tie",
"hold back",
"hold up",
"impede",
"inhibit",
"interfere (with)",
"manacle",
"obstruct",
"shackle",
"short-circuit",
"stymie",
"trammel"
],
"definitions":{
": a mooring place for a boat":[],
": a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown)":[],
": connection , association":[
"helpful financial tie-ups"
],
": dock entry 2":[
"the ferry ties up at the south slip"
],
": to assume a definite relationship":[
"this ties up with what I told you before"
],
": to cause to be linked so as to depend on or relate to something":[],
": to connect closely : join":[
"tie up the loose ends"
],
": to keep busy":[
"was tied up in conference all day"
],
": to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes":[
"their money was tied up in stocks"
],
": to preempt the use of":[
"tied up the phone for an hour"
],
": to restrain from normal movement, operation, or progress":[
"traffic was tied up for miles"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Laurie remained behind for a few months to work on selling the couple's other house and tie up other loose ends. \u2014 Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The new trailer finds the trio scrambling to prove their innocence, tie up loose ends still dangling from their previous mystery, and figure out who keeps planting incriminating evidence in their apartments. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
"Some companies will stay cheap forever or even for a long while and tie up your capital. \u2014 Jim Osman, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But chief financial officers also play a role because inventory levels affect financial results and tie up funds that could be used to invest elsewhere in the business. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"The labor board is unlikely to grant Amazon\u2019s petition, labor experts said, but the company could keep fighting the issue in federal court and tie up the ALU in legal wrangling for months or years. \u2014 Matt Day, Bloomberg.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"But legal red tape could tie up that money for years. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 5 June 2022",
"To help such countries, organizations can tie up with NGOs or local administrators there. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"And that, Associate Justice Elena Kagan suggested, could tie up changes to federal regulations in court for years. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1851, in the meaning defined at sense 3a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b-\u02cc\u0259p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"backup",
"bottleneck",
"jam",
"jam-up",
"logjam",
"snarl",
"tailback"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174418",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"tie-and-dye":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": tie-dyeing":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1928, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b-\u0259n-\u02ccd\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211741",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"tie-up":{
"antonyms":[
"clog",
"cramp",
"embarrass",
"encumber",
"fetter",
"hamper",
"handcuff",
"handicap",
"hinder",
"hobble",
"hog-tie",
"hold back",
"hold up",
"impede",
"inhibit",
"interfere (with)",
"manacle",
"obstruct",
"shackle",
"short-circuit",
"stymie",
"trammel"
],
"definitions":{
": a mooring place for a boat":[],
": a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown)":[],
": connection , association":[
"helpful financial tie-ups"
],
": dock entry 2":[
"the ferry ties up at the south slip"
],
": to assume a definite relationship":[
"this ties up with what I told you before"
],
": to cause to be linked so as to depend on or relate to something":[],
": to connect closely : join":[
"tie up the loose ends"
],
": to keep busy":[
"was tied up in conference all day"
],
": to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes":[
"their money was tied up in stocks"
],
": to preempt the use of":[
"tied up the phone for an hour"
],
": to restrain from normal movement, operation, or progress":[
"traffic was tied up for miles"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Laurie remained behind for a few months to work on selling the couple's other house and tie up other loose ends. \u2014 Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The new trailer finds the trio scrambling to prove their innocence, tie up loose ends still dangling from their previous mystery, and figure out who keeps planting incriminating evidence in their apartments. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
"Some companies will stay cheap forever or even for a long while and tie up your capital. \u2014 Jim Osman, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But chief financial officers also play a role because inventory levels affect financial results and tie up funds that could be used to invest elsewhere in the business. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"The labor board is unlikely to grant Amazon\u2019s petition, labor experts said, but the company could keep fighting the issue in federal court and tie up the ALU in legal wrangling for months or years. \u2014 Matt Day, Bloomberg.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"But legal red tape could tie up that money for years. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 5 June 2022",
"To help such countries, organizations can tie up with NGOs or local administrators there. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"And that, Associate Justice Elena Kagan suggested, could tie up changes to federal regulations in court for years. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1851, in the meaning defined at sense 3a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b-\u02cc\u0259p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"backup",
"bottleneck",
"jam",
"jam-up",
"logjam",
"snarl",
"tailback"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040516",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"tieback":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a curtain with a tieback":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
],
": a decorative strip or device of cloth, cord, or metal for draping a curtain to the side of a window":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As for other tiebacks , Shell also has its Coulomb Phase 2 project under construction in the Gulf. \u2014 Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle , 1 June 2018",
"For example, subsea tiebacks , which extend the reach of production platforms, allow producers to safely pursue prospects near existing infrastructure. \u2014 Liz Schwarze And Mark Hatfield, Houston Chronicle , 2 May 2018",
"That means the new discovery can be further drilled and developed through connections, called tiebacks , to the Appomattox to save costs, rather than build a new platform. \u2014 Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle , 24 May 2018",
"The agreement requires that van den Broek substantially commence construction within 180 days after foundation-stabilizing tiebacks are installed on The Blues Factory site. \u2014 Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Mar. 2018",
"The tieback work is expected to be finished by the end of March, which means van den Broek has until the end of September to substantially commence construction. \u2014 Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Mar. 2018",
"This darling rabbit tieback , available in oxford and silver, is just the sort of small accent that will freshen up a room for Easter. \u2014 Alejandra Bennett, Sunset , 22 Jan. 2018",
"The shower curtain is suspended on Strom's shower pan enclosure; it can be pulled around the Carrara basin or pushed aside with tiebacks . \u2014 Sarah Yang, House Beautiful , 19 Feb. 2014",
"Strategies include concrete crib walls, soldier pile walls with tiebacks , concrete stitch piles and weep holes in retaining walls that allow rain to drain out. \u2014 Jondi Gumz, The Mercury News , 6 June 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b-\u02ccbak"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174427",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"tied":{
"antonyms":[
"dead heat",
"draw",
"stalemate",
"standoff"
],
"definitions":{
": a bond of kinship or affection":[],
": a curved line that joins two musical notes of the same pitch to denote a single tone sustained through the time value of the two":[],
": a low laced shoe : oxford":[],
": a method or style of tying or knotting":[],
": a moral or legal obligation to someone or something typically constituting a restraining power, influence, or duty":[],
": a structural element (such as a rod or angle iron) holding two pieces together : a tension member in a construction":[],
": an equality in number (as of votes or scores)":[],
": any of the transverse supports to which railroad rails are fastened to keep them in line":[],
": necktie":[],
": something that is knotted or is to be knotted when worn: such as":[],
": something that serves as a connecting link: such as":[],
": to attack with vigor":[],
": to become attached":[],
": to close by means of a tie":[],
": to equalize (the score) in a game or contest":[],
": to equalize the score of (a game)":[],
": to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie":[],
": to form a knot or bow in":[
"tie your scarf"
],
": to get drunk":[],
": to join (power systems) electrically":[],
": to make a bond or connection":[],
": to make a tie: such as":[],
": to make an equal score":[],
": to make by tying constituent elements":[
"tied a wreath",
"tie a fishing fly"
],
": to make or have an equal score with in a contest":[],
": to place or establish in relationship : connect":[],
": to provide or offer something equal to : equal":[],
": to restrain from independence or freedom of action or choice : constrain by or as if by authority, influence, agreement, or obligation":[],
": to unite (musical notes) by a tie":[],
": to unite in marriage":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"His kidnappers tied him to a chair.",
"She tied a scarf around her neck.",
"She tied knots in the rope.",
"You need to tie your shoe.",
"His hands and feet had been tied together.",
"She tied the apron loosely around her waist.",
"The team still has a chance to tie .",
"I had the lead but he tied me by making a birdie on the last hole.",
"Her time tied the world record.",
"He tied the school's record in the high jump.",
"Noun",
"He was wearing a suit and tie .",
"You have a spot on your tie .",
"The pants have a tie at the top.",
"He was not ready to accept the ties of family life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Two years later, the twosome snuck off one weekend to tie the knot, with only Parton's mother, the pastor and his wife in attendance. \u2014 Nicole Briese, PEOPLE.com , 27 June 2022",
"Notably, the bride was overjoyed to the finally tie the knot, People reports. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, ELLE , 11 June 2022",
"Spears, 40, and Asghari, 28, plan to tie the knot today, a source close to the couple tells USA TODAY. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are getting ready to tie the knot \u2014 and soon! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 9 June 2022",
"According to confirmation from People, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress, 27, and lead singer of rock band Bleachers, 38, are set to tie the knot, having dated since last summer. \u2014 Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter , 30 May 2022",
"The same goes for brides and grooms, who often tie the knot in their event barns. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 18 May 2022",
"The couple initially set their sights on Greece to tie the knot. \u2014 Sarah Rumpf, Fox News , 6 May 2022",
"The bridal brand Pronovias announced its in-house alterations program in 2021, while secondhand formalwear start-up Queenly has continued to expand its special-occasion selection to include looks suitable to tie the knot. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Loeffler Randall\u2019s beaded ankle- tie thong sandals bring a chic summer camp vibe to your ensemble. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 July 2022",
"The actor stood out sartorially with a pink shirt-and- tie /black-suit combo. \u2014 Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
"Two weeks after their dinner at Loring Place, Mr. Manekin invited Mr. Topper to a black- tie fund-raiser at Cipriani Wall Street. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"The October-December pairing \u2014 Hall is 65; Murdoch is 91 \u2014 made the couple the regular subject of rival tabloids, with paparazzi regularly catching the two smiling broadly on a pristine beach, in a wintry football stadium, or at a black- tie opening. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
"The ballet flats' materials will guide the overall vibe: Cohen says suede ballet flats are best for laid back outfits with denim, while ankle- tie pairs pair with floating skirts and mini dresses. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"The bow- tie brand hasn't yet released any pricing details, but the 2022 Silverado ZR2 starts at $69,295. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"This official tie -in book delves into all of the details\u2014the sets, the costuming, the inspiration, as well as in-depth interviews with cast and crew like show creator Steven Knight, star Cillian Murphy, and the late, great Helen McCrory. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 10 June 2022",
"Our experts also like the dual-side opening and interior tie -down points that help keep items from jostling during the journey. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English teg, tye , from Old English t\u0113ag ; akin to Old Norse taug rope, Old English t\u0113on to pull \u2014 more at tow entry 1":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"band",
"bind",
"truss"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100356",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"tied-up":{
"antonyms":[
"clog",
"cramp",
"embarrass",
"encumber",
"fetter",
"hamper",
"handcuff",
"handicap",
"hinder",
"hobble",
"hog-tie",
"hold back",
"hold up",
"impede",
"inhibit",
"interfere (with)",
"manacle",
"obstruct",
"shackle",
"short-circuit",
"stymie",
"trammel"
],
"definitions":{
": a mooring place for a boat":[],
": a slowdown or stoppage of traffic, business, or operation (as by a mechanical breakdown)":[],
": connection , association":[
"helpful financial tie-ups"
],
": dock entry 2":[
"the ferry ties up at the south slip"
],
": to assume a definite relationship":[
"this ties up with what I told you before"
],
": to cause to be linked so as to depend on or relate to something":[],
": to connect closely : join":[
"tie up the loose ends"
],
": to keep busy":[
"was tied up in conference all day"
],
": to place or invest in such a manner as to make unavailable for other purposes":[
"their money was tied up in stocks"
],
": to preempt the use of":[
"tied up the phone for an hour"
],
": to restrain from normal movement, operation, or progress":[
"traffic was tied up for miles"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Laurie remained behind for a few months to work on selling the couple's other house and tie up other loose ends. \u2014 Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The new trailer finds the trio scrambling to prove their innocence, tie up loose ends still dangling from their previous mystery, and figure out who keeps planting incriminating evidence in their apartments. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
"Some companies will stay cheap forever or even for a long while and tie up your capital. \u2014 Jim Osman, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But chief financial officers also play a role because inventory levels affect financial results and tie up funds that could be used to invest elsewhere in the business. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"The labor board is unlikely to grant Amazon\u2019s petition, labor experts said, but the company could keep fighting the issue in federal court and tie up the ALU in legal wrangling for months or years. \u2014 Matt Day, Bloomberg.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"But legal red tape could tie up that money for years. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 5 June 2022",
"To help such countries, organizations can tie up with NGOs or local administrators there. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"And that, Associate Justice Elena Kagan suggested, could tie up changes to federal regulations in court for years. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1851, in the meaning defined at sense 3a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u012b-\u02cc\u0259p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"backup",
"bottleneck",
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