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tighten
/ ˈ³Ù²¹Éª³ÙÉ™²Ô /
verb
- to make or become tight or tighter
- tighten one's beltto economize
Derived Forms
- ˈ³Ù¾±²µ³ó³Ù±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ù¾±²µ³ó³ÙIJÔ·±ð°ù noun
- ´Çv±ð°ù·³Ù¾±²µ³ó³Ùî€½Ä²Ô verb
- °ù±ð·³Ù¾±²µ³ó³Ùî€½Ä²Ô verb
- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-³Ù¾±²µ³ó³ÙIJÔ·¾±²Ô²µ adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·³Ù¾±²µ³ó³Ùî€½Ä²Ô verb (used with object)
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
I am going to end up being more particular about what I buy, basically I'll tighten the belt for a while.
The police tightened security, mounting roadblocks into Harare and carrying out patrols on foot and trucks in the city centre throughout the day.
Last week the chancellor confirmed a tightening of eligibility for personal independence payments and a freeze on some Universal Credit payments.
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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