tightening Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of making something tighter
- the tightening of economic controls
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verb make tight or tighter
fasten; tighten.
- Tighten the wire
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verb become tight or tighter
tighten.
- The rope tightened
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verb restrict
stiffen; constrain; tighten; tighten up.
- Tighten the rules
- stiffen the regulations
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verb narrow or limit
tighten; reduce.
- reduce the influx of foreigners