tie off

The phrase "tie off" has various applications, including securing objects, completing tasks, and medical procedures.

Definition

B2General

(common)To secure or fasten something by tying a knot.

Example

  • Make sure to tie off the boat securely to the dock.
  • They tied off the end of the rope to prevent it from fraying.

C1Medical

(technical)To close a blood vessel or duct by tying a thread or suture around it.

Example

  • The surgeon had to tie off the artery to stop the bleeding.
  • In certain procedures, doctors tie off veins to reroute blood flow.

C2Informal

(slang, drug-related)To tie something around the arm to restrict blood flow, typically for intravenous drug injection.

Example

  • He tied off his arm before injecting the drug.
  • It's dangerous to tie off without knowing the risks.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tie off":

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