tighten

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по закреплению, упрочнению или сжатию чего-либо, или становлению более тугим.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more secure, firm, or tight, or of becoming tighter.

1. Make tight or tighterB1formal

   To pull or fasten something so that it becomes more secure or firm.

   Затянуть

   • He tightened the screws on the shelf.
   • She tightened her grip on the handle.
   • The mechanic tightened the bolts on the wheel.

   Synonymscinchclampconstrictfastensecuresqueezestrainstretchtautentense

   Antonymsloosenrelaxreleaseslackenunfasten

2. Become tight or tighterB1formal

   To become more tense, firm, or constricted.

   Затягиваться

   • The rope tightened as he pulled it.
   • Her muscles tightened with fear.
   • The knot tightened when the boat moved.

   Synonymsconstrictcontractstiffentautentense

   Antonymsloosenrelaxreleaseslacken

3. RestrictB2formal

   To make rules, controls, or conditions stricter or more limiting.

   Ужесточить

   • The government tightened security at the airport.
   • The company tightened its budget after the losses.
   • New laws tightened restrictions on pollution.

   Synonymsconstrainreinforcestiffenstrengthentoughen

   Antonymseaseloosenrelax

4. Narrow or limitB2formal

   To reduce the range, scope, or availability of something.

   Сузить или ограничить

   • The police tightened the search area.
   • The bank tightened its lending policies.
   • The deadline was tightened to just two weeks.

   Synonymsconstrainconstrictcurtaillimitnarrowreducerestrict

   Antonymseaseexpandloosenrelaxwiden

Phrasal variantstighten up