Tighten
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British pronunciation/tˈa‍ɪtən/
American pronunciation/ˈtaɪtən/

تعريف ومعنى "tighten"

to tighten
01

شد, أحكم

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
Transitive: to tighten sth
to tighten definition and meaning
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She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain.
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the machine.
As the storm approached, he hurried to tighten the ropes securing the tent.
02

شدد, أحكم

to become more firm, secure, or constricted
Intransitive
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As the screws were turned, the grip of the vice tightened, securing the workpiece in place.
The knot in the rope gradually tightened as he pulled it, making it more difficult to untie.
With anxiety gripping her, she felt her chest tighten, making it difficult to breathe.
03

to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness

Transitive: to tighten an activity or measure
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The company decided to tighten its budgetary constraints to improve financial discipline and reduce expenses.
In an effort to combat cheating, the school administration tightened its examination procedures.
To enhance security, the airport authorities tightened screening procedures.

word family

tight

Adjective

tighten

Verb

tightening

Noun
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