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to tense up
[phrase form: tense]
01
anspannen, verspannen
to create a state of tension and discomfort
Example
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
02
sich anspannen, steif werden
to feel nervous without any specific reason
Example
As the roller coaster climbed to its peak, passengers began to tense up.
As the exam began, many students started to tense up.
Whenever he enters a crowded room, he tends to tense up.
Beispiel
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
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