Tightening: meaning, definitions and examples

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tightening

 

[ หˆtaษชtษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a physical or metaphorical sense

To make something tighter or more secure by turning it or pulling it, often by using a tool or a key. It can also refer to making rules or restrictions more severe or strict.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • He was tightening the screws on the machine to ensure it was stable.
  • The government is tightening regulations to prevent tax evasion.
Context #2 | Noun

in a financial sense

The act of making financial conditions more strict or less generous, often in response to economic difficulties or to control inflation.

Synonyms

constriction, reduction, restriction

Examples of usage

  • The central bank announced a tightening of monetary policy to combat rising inflation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aperto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคจเคพ (kasna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengencangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokrecanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ท ใ‚ไป˜ใ‘ (shime-tsuke)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apretรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ž„ (jo-im)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฏ (shad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utahovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utahovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅ›บ (jวngรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zategovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ััƒ (qysu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gamk'ats'reba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apretรณn

Etymology

The word 'tightening' is derived from the verb 'tighten,' which has Old English roots. The concept of making something more secure or strict has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history. In modern usage, 'tightening' is commonly used in a wide range of contexts, from physical to financial, reflecting the importance of ensuring stability and control in different aspects of life.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,632, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.