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
