tighten

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tighten

He uses a wrench to tighten the bolt on the bicycle.

Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive):

    • To make something more fixed, secure, or less loose by increasing tension or pressure.
    • To make something more strict, severe, or restrictive.

  2. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To become more fixed, secure, or less loose.
    • To become more strict, severe, or restrictive.
Usage and Examples
  • Transitive Verb (Making something tight):
    • Please tighten the lid on the jar so it doesn't leak.
    • The mechanic tightened the bolts on the wheel.
  • Transitive Verb (Making rules or control strict):
    • The government plans to tighten security measures at the airport.
    • The company will tighten its budget for the next quarter.
  • Intransitive Verb (Becoming tight):
    • The rope tightened as the weight increased.
    • Her throat tightened with emotion when she heard the news.
Advanced Usage
  • "tighten one's belt": To spend less money because of financial difficulties.
    • After losing his job, he had to tighten his belt and avoid unnecessary expenses.
  • "tighten the screws on (someone/something)": To increase pressure on someone or something to make them perform or obey.
    • The coach tightened the screws on the team after their poor performance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tight (adj): Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; not loose.
  • Tightening (n): The action of making something tight or stricter.
    • A tightening of the regulations is expected.
  • Tightly (adv): In a tight manner.
    • The package was tightly sealed.
Synonyms
  • Constrict: To make narrower or tighter by squeezing.
  • Stiffen: To make or become more rigid or severe.
  • Tense: To make or become tense.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tighten up: To make something more secure, efficient, or strict.
    • We need to tighten up our procedures to prevent errors.
  • Tighten on: To apply more pressure or control regarding a specific thing.
    • The police are tightening on illegal parking in the city center.
Related Idioms
  • Run a tight ship: To manage an organization or group in a very strict and efficient way.
    • The new manager runs a tight ship, so everyone must be punctual.
tighten

He uses a wrench to tighten the bolt on the bicycle.

Verb
  1. narrow or limit
    • reduce the influx of foreigners
  2. restrict
    • Tighten the rules
    • stiffen the regulations
  3. become tight or tighter
    • The rope tightened
  4. make tight or tighter
    • Tighten the wire

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