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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 Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of tighten1

First recorded in 1720–30; tight + -en 1
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But there has been increasing concern over the number of shootings and gang attacks in recent years in Sweden, and the government has said it wants to tighten the country's gun laws.

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Earlier this month, the head of Unrwa said a "man-made famine" was "tightening its grip" across Gaza.

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The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race has tightened in the past week and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says his party can win.

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Four more victories would see Liverpool break the 90-point barrier after Slot tightened the defence and brought more control to the midfield.

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"We need to tighten up on the licensing of tour operators and outdoor pursuit operators," he said.

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