What does "tie the loose ends" mean in the news title ??
Hello I'm almost new here~ and needing some help ：D

I saw this online news when I was searching for a phrase: "tie the loose ends" and its usage, I think it means to get something done, right? Then what does this phrase indicate in the title :
"Tying loose ends? Gravitational waves could solve string theory, study claims"
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Does it mean the string theory is going to solve most the scientific problem of string theory??

I don't know whether this link will work or not, but it is reference..
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/05/gravitational-waves-string-theory

Thanks!

Question

What does "tie the loose ends" mean in the news title ??
Hello I'm almost new here~ and needing some help ：D

I saw this online news when I was searching for a phrase: "tie the loose ends" and its usage, I think it means to get something done, right?  Then what does this phrase indicate in the title :
"Tying loose ends? Gravitational waves could solve string theory, study claims"
?

Does it mean the string theory is going to solve most the scientific problem of string theory??

I don't know whether this link will work or not, but it is reference..
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/05/gravitational-waves-string-theory

Thanks!

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To "tie up loose ends" in this context means that someone believes that gravitational waves could finally complete (the often argued about) string theory. 
I think the phrase may be related to weaving. Once a cloth has been woven on a loom, the weaver must tie off the loose ends so that the cloth would not unravel.

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Thanks~!

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"tying loose ends" means getting organized or completing something.

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