The difference between Do up and Tie up
When used as verbs, do up means to fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.), whereas tie up means to secure with rope, string, etc.
check bellow for the other definitions of Do up and Tie up
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)
Examples:
"I can't do up my shirt. The button is missing."
"Help me do up this zipper."
"You hold it in place while I do up the nut."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, colloquial):
To redecorate (a room, etc.).
Examples:
"I'm going to do up the living room next."
"They've done up the house so that they can sell it more easily."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, informal):
To execute a task or performance.
Examples:
"This time I'm going to do it up right."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To pack together and envelop; to pack up.
Examples:
"I did up the parcel with string and took it to the post office."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, dated):
To accomplish thoroughly.
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Do up as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To starch and iron.
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Do up as a verb (slang):
To beat up; to physically assault.
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Tie up as a verb:
To secure with rope, string, etc.
Examples:
"Don't forget to tie up your hair before you bake."
"The robbers tied up the bank employees before forcing a way into the vault."
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Tie up as a verb (idiomatic):
To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.
Examples:
"He has been tying up the phone lines for hours now."
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Tie up as a verb (idiomatic):
To complete, finish, or resolve.
Examples:
"I'd like to tie up the project before I leave."