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tighten
/ ˈٲɪə /
verb
- to make or become tight or tighter
- tighten one's beltto economize
Derived Forms
- ˈپٱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- پIJ· noun
- v·پIJ verb
- ·پIJ verb
- -پIJ·Բ adjective
- ܲ·پIJ verb (used with object)
Example Sentences
But in recent years, he said, he’s been trying to figure out why his lower body has been tightening up so much that once again his movement is limited.
I am going to end up being more particular about what I buy, basically I'll tighten the belt for a while.
The police tightened security, mounting roadblocks into Harare and carrying out patrols on foot and trucks in the city centre throughout the day.
Last week the chancellor confirmed a tightening of eligibility for personal independence payments and a freeze on some Universal Credit payments.
Mr Agyemang-Prempeh told us he had moved into construction because rules are being "tightened" in the care sector - and claimed agents were eyeing other industries.
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