Hold
Tie up
Tie up verb - Secure with or as if with ropes.
Usage example: tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Boingo: Dolph, tie up the brat; Liesel, hold the book; Vincent, get the truck; and Keith... darn it, change your name, please.
Source: Tom the Dark Lord -
Bilingual Bonus: When Boingo is issuing orders to his henchmen, he orders Dolph to tie up Red, Lisa to hold Granny's recipe book, Vincent to grab Kirk's truck.
Source: Western Animation / Hoodwinked -
Boingo: Hugo, follow the granny, Dolph, tie up the girl, Lisa, hold the book, and Keith... gosh darn it change your name, please!
Source: Odd Name Out
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