tie-up

(tī′ŭp′)

A temporary immobilization, as of traffic, work, or mechanical operation.

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tie′-up`

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

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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, association relationship - a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
	2.	tie-up - an interruption of normal activity standstill, stand stop, 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.

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tie-up

noun

A cessation of normal activity, caused by an accident or strike, for example:

gridlock, immobilization, jam, stoppage.

Translations

tie-up

[ˈtaɪʌp] N

1. (= connection) → enlace m, vínculo m (Comm) (between companies) → acuerdo m (para llevar a cabo un proyecto)

2. (US) [of traffic] → embotellamiento m

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tie-up

[ˈtaɪˌʌp] n (connection) → legame m

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References in periodicals archive

"If a developer can identify his audience and its aspirations and is able to fulfill them through a tie-up with a big brand, he will command a premium for his product," says Verma.

The Name Factor

The tie-up gives it access to Rubique's advanced technology platform, network of 65+ financial institution tie-ups, and strong distribution across 29 cities.

Rubique, Credihealth tie-up to introduce collateral-free medical loan facility

Immediately before the airport's opening on June 4, the cities of Sapporo and Hamamatsu signed a cultural city tie-up agreement.

ANALYSIS: Tie-ups between regions key to boosting passenger demand

MTS, which commands a 35 percent share of the Russian mobile phone market, and NTT DoCoMo will sign an agreement on their tie-up in Moscow on Friday, the reports said.

NTT DoCoMo's i-mode to be offered in Russia: reports

Tesco Personal Finance has a similar tie-up with Norwich Union, part of insurance giant Aviva.

Personal Finance: L&G joins Sainsbury to target shoppers

Major banks in India are seeking a tie-up with new banks to expand their footprint into the rural market.

Indian banks eager to tie up with payment banks

INSURER Legal & General is to create 50 jobs in Cardiff thanks to a new tie-up with supermarket group Sainsbury's.

Insurer creating 50 jobs

The leading electronics maker will initially conclude tie-up agreements with 11 local ISPs, such as Mitani Corp.

NEC to boost tie-ups with local Internet providers+