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tie up
verbregionalrare/ɐˈtjaɾ/a·te·ar
Definitions
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To tie, fasten, especially animals.
Usage examples
“I'm going to tie up the goat to the post.”
“The shepherd tied up the sheep so they wouldn't get lost.”
Common combinations
tie up the animaltie up with a rope
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To set on fire, ignite (less common usage).
Usage examples
“The pirates threatened to set fire to the ship.”
“A spark can set fire to dry straw.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
set fire to something