tied up

Idioms  

1. see tie up.

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Example Sentences

The proposal zeroes in on the fact that many billionaires’ wealth is largely tied up in noncash investments, such as stock, bonds, property or art.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most of its value, however, is tied up in its profitable space-based broadband service Starlink, which currently has more than 8 million customers, up from about 5 million a year ago.

From Barron's

The issue is also already tied up in court.

From Los Angeles Times

She explained they often take a measured approach because stronger legislation tends to get tied up in lawsuits from the tech industry.

From Los Angeles Times

He may still be able to fit in a voluntary defence with Wilder if an opponent is agreed quickly, with several mandatory challengers with other organisations already tied up.

From BBC

Related Words

• bind
• clog
• lock up