Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tied-up

adjective
/taɪd ʌp/
Definition
Being busy or occupied with something, unable to engage in other activities.
Examples
  • I’m tied-up with meetings all day, so I can’t join you for lunch.
  • She was tied-up in traffic and arrived late to the event.
  • He felt tied-up by his commitments, leaving little time for relaxation.
Meaning
When someone is tied-up, it means they are completely occupied with work or responsibilities and cannot free themselves to take on additional tasks or commitments.
Synonyms
  • busy
  • occupied
  • engaged
  • overloaded
  • swamped