Cari
to tighten
01
mengencangkan, mengikat erat
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
Transitive: to tighten sth
Contoh-contoh
She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain.
Dia mengencangkan pegangannya pada stang saat melintasi medan yang berbukit.
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the machine.
Dia menggunakan kunci pas untuk mengencangkan baut pada mesin.
02
mengencangkan, menguatkan
to become more firm, secure, or constricted
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
As the screws were turned, the grip of the vice tightened, securing the workpiece in place.
Saat sekrup diputar, cengkeraman vice mengencang, mengamankan benda kerja di tempatnya.
The knot in the rope gradually tightened as he pulled it, making it more difficult to untie.
Simpul di tali perlahan mengencang saat dia menariknya, membuatnya lebih sulit untuk dilepaskan.
03
mengencangkan, memperkuat
to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness
Transitive: to tighten an activity or measure
Contoh-contoh
The company decided to tighten its budgetary constraints to improve financial discipline and reduce expenses.
Perusahaan memutuskan untuk mengencangkan kendala anggarannya untuk meningkatkan disiplin keuangan dan mengurangi pengeluaran.
In an effort to combat cheating, the school administration tightened its examination procedures.
Dalam upaya memerangi kecurangan, administrasi sekolah mengencangkan prosedur ujiannya.
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