noun
Street Slang
tie-up
TY-up · noun · slang
A robbery in which victims are bound.
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A robbery, typically of a house or business, in which the victims are tied up.
“They did a tie-up on a jeweller's out in the sticks.”
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tie-up In A Sentence
They did a tie-up on a jeweller's out in the sticks.
Origin & Usage
From literally tying up the victims during the robbery.
People Also Ask
What is a 'tie-up' robbery?
A robbery, usually of a house or business, in which the victims are physically tied up so they cannot resist or raise the alarm.
Where does the term 'tie-up' come from?
Straightforwardly, from the act of literally tying up the victims during the robbery.
How is a tie-up different from an ordinary robbery?
The defining feature is that the victims are bound, which usually means it is planned and carried out on premises rather than a quick snatch.
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