Tie-up (Noun)
Meaning 1
An interruption of normal activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The construction on the highway caused a major tie-up during rush hour, leaving many commuters stranded.
- A software glitch resulted in a tie-up of the company's entire network, disrupting business operations for hours.
- The accident on the bridge led to a massive tie-up, with traffic backed up for miles in both directions.
- A technical issue with the airport's air traffic control system caused a tie-up, delaying flights and stranding passengers.
- The power outage caused a tie-up in the city's transportation system, with subways and buses shut down until further notice.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's tie-up with a major investor has been a valuable financial affiliation for years.
- Their long-standing tie-up with the charity has led to many successful fundraising events.
- The tie-up between the two universities has resulted in many close associations with England.
- The new tie-up with the tech firm has opened up exciting opportunities for the startup.
- The severing of the tie-up with their former business partner was a difficult but necessary decision.