tighten
IPA: tˈaɪtʌn
verb
- (transitive) To make tighter.
- (intransitive) To become tighter.
- (economics) To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
- (economics) To raise short-term interest rates.
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Examples of "tighten" in Sentences
- She had to tighten her grip on the railing as the boat rocked back and forth on the choppy waves
- The mechanic recommended tightening the screws on the bicycle to prevent further damage
- The coach instructed the players to tighten their defense in order to prevent any more goals from being scored
- The sergeant ordered the soldiers to tighten their formation as they approached the enemy camp
- The financial advisor suggested tightening the budget in order to save more money for retirement
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