Rechercher
to tighten
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serrer
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
02
resserrer
to become more firm, secure, or constricted
03
resserrer
to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness
Exemple
She tightened the laces of her climbing shoe before starting the ascent.
The belt tightened around his stomach as he adjusted his outfit.
The sailors tightened the stay to ensure the mast remained upright during the storm.
The sumo wrestler tightened his mawashi before entering the ring.
In the revised edition, the author removed nonessential chapters to tighten the storyline.