Search Result:tighten
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋtaItN 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊtaitn 〕
Overview of verb tighten
The verb tighten has 4 senses
- tighten, fasten -- (make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire")
- tighten -- (become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened")
- stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrain -- (restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations")
- reduce, tighten -- (narrow or limit; "reduce the influx of foreigners")