Tighten: meaning, definitions and examples

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tighten

 

[ หˆtaษชtษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

security

To make something tighter or more secure by reducing slack or increasing tension.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • He tightened the screws on the door to improve security.
  • The company decided to tighten its cybersecurity measures after a data breach.
  • She tightened the straps on her backpack before starting the hike.
Context #2 | Verb

control

To make rules or restrictions more strict or to exert control over something.

Synonyms

enforce, intensify, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to tighten regulations on pollution to protect the environment.
  • The coach warned the players that he would tighten discipline if they didn't improve their performance.
  • The teacher had to tighten classroom management to maintain order.
Context #3 | Verb

economy

To reduce spending, increase efficiency, or make financial policies more restrictive.

Synonyms

constrict, cut back, reduce

Examples of usage

  • The central bank decided to tighten monetary policy to control inflation.
  • The company had to tighten its budget due to a decrease in revenue.
  • The government's decision to tighten austerity measures led to public protests.

Translations

Translations of the word "tighten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apertar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengencangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ัะณะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaciskaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ท ใ‚ใ‚‹ (ใ—ใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apretar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utiahnuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅ›บ (jวngรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zategniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‹ะปั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apretar

Etymology

The word 'tighten' originated from the Middle English word 'tichten', which means 'to make tight'. The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'tighten' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to making something more secure, strict, or efficient.

See also: tight, tightener, tightening, tightfisted, tightly, tightness, tights, uptight.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,982, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.