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to tighten
01
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
Transitive: to tighten sth
02
to become more firm, secure, or constricted
Intransitive
03
to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness
Transitive: to tighten an activity or measure
tighten
v
tight
adj
tightening
n
tightening
n
Example
She tightened the straps of her backpack before setting off on the hike.
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.
He tightened the lid on the jar to keep the contents fresh.
