tightening Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of making something tighter
    • the tightening of economic controls
  2. verb make tight or tighter
    fasten; tighten.
    • Tighten the wire
  3. verb become tight or tighter
    tighten.
    • The rope tightened
  4. verb restrict
    stiffen; constrain; tighten; tighten up.
    • Tighten the rules
    • stiffen the regulations
  5. verb narrow or limit
    tighten; reduce.
    • reduce the influx of foreigners

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