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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. tighten one's belt
    to economize
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپٱԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • پIJ· noun
  • v·پIJ verb
  • ·پIJ verb
  • -پIJ·Բ adjective
  • ܲ·پIJ verb (used with object)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tighten1

First recorded in 1720–30; tight + -en 1
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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.

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I am going to end up being more particular about what I buy, basically I'll tighten the belt for a while.

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The police tightened security, mounting roadblocks into Harare and carrying out patrols on foot and trucks in the city centre throughout the day.

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Last week the chancellor confirmed a tightening of eligibility for personal independence payments and a freeze on some Universal Credit payments.

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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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