Phrasal Verb of the Day
tie up (2)
Today: Wed, 03 Jun 2020
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Meaning:
to make somebody busy with something
For example:
- be tied up He'll be tied up all afternoon, but he can see you tomorrow morning.
- be tied up with sth Most of the time Gillian is tied up with day-to-day tasks like managing the office and sorting out staff issues.
Note: Often used in a passive form, such as, "He'll be tied up with clients all morning."
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