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to tighten
01
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly
Transitive: to tighten sth
Example
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.
02
to become more firm, secure, or constricted
Intransitive
Example
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.
03
to impose restriction or implementing measures to increase effectiveness
Transitive: to tighten an activity or measure
Example
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.
Word Family
tight
Adjective
tighten
Verb
tightening
Noun
tightening
Noun
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