tie off
To put a knot at the end of something to stop it from coming loose or to close it off.
Meanings
To close or secure the end of something by tying a knot, especially thread, sutures, or a medical tube.
"The surgeon carefully tied off the blood vessel before closing the wound."
To finish a knitting, sewing, or craft project by securing the final stitch or thread.
"Once you've finished the last row, tie off the yarn and weave in the loose end."
Commonly used in medical contexts (surgery, wound care), sewing, and crafts. In medicine, it refers to ligating a blood vessel or suture. In sewing, it means securing the final stitch. Can also be used informally to mean finishing or wrapping up something.
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