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tighten

[tahyt-n]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become tight or tighter.

    Synonyms: , ,


tighten

/ ˈٲɪə /

verb

  1. to make or become tight or tighter

  2. to economize

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • tightener noun
  • overtighten verb
  • retighten verb
  • self-tightening adjective
  • untighten verb (used with object)
  • ˈپٱԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tighten1

First recorded in 1720–30; tight + -en 1
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In March, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the French government was reviewing its policies to tighten up policing around small boats, and recent days have seen a more aggressive posture from French police.

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This has sparked a big debate in Austria about whether its gun laws need to be tightened – and about the level of care available for troubled young people.

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Wouldn’t it be convenient for those struggling in the tightening fingertrap of modern life if embracing the supposedly natural traits downstream of one’s reproductive system was enough to raise wages and make housing affordable?

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When Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the tightening of winter fuel payments in 2024, she said the £1.5bn per year savings were needed to stabilise the public finances.

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For example, pre-exam anxiety can cause the pelvic floor muscles to tighten, increasing the likelihood of pain.

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