Cebuano
v. 1. tie up to restrict motion. Siyay naggápus sa bábuy nga ibaligyà, He tied up the pig to be sold. Gapúsag maáyu ang íyang kamut, Bind his hands securely; 2. tie up with preoccupation. Nagápus siya sa trabáhu, He is tied up with his job; 2a. enslave with sufferings, difficulties, and the like. Nagápus sila sa kawad-un, They are enslaved by poverty; 2b. — ang kwarta v. tie up capital. Magápus ang ímung kwarta ug ipalit nímug yútà, Your money will be tied up if you buy land with it. (→) n. something used to tie with.