tightening

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de resserrement, de compression ou de renforcement de quelque chose, ou le fait de devenir plus strict.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

indénombrable

1. Making something tighterB2formal

   The act or process of making something more secure, firm, or constricted.

   resserrement

   • The tightening of the screws ensured the shelf was stable.
   • He felt a tightening in his chest from anxiety.
   • The mechanic performed a tightening of all the bolts.

   Synonymescompressionconstrictioncontractionfasteningnarrowing

   Antonymeseasinglooseningrelaxingslackening

2. Restriction or controlB2formal

   An increase in strictness, control, or limitation, often in rules or policies.

   resserrement

   • The government announced a tightening of security measures.
   • There has been a tightening of credit conditions for borrowers.
   • The tightening of regulations affected small businesses.

   Synonymesclampdownconstraintcontrolcrackdowncurbhardeninglimitationrestrictionstiffening

   Antonymeseasinglooseningrelaxation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus serré, plus ferme ou plus tendu, ou de devenir plus rigide ou contracté.

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.

   resserrer, serrer

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

   Synonymescinchclampconstrictfastensecuresqueezestrainstretchtautentense

   Antonymesloosenrelaxreleaseslackenunfasten

2. Become tight or tighterB1formal

   To become more tense, firm, or constricted.

   se resserrer

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

   Synonymesconstrictcontractstiffentautentense

   Antonymesloosenrelaxreleaseslacken

3. RestrictB2formal

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

   resserrer (restreindre)

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

   Synonymesconstrainreinforcestiffenstrengthentoughen

   Antonymeseaseloosenrelax

4. Narrow or limitB2formal

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

   restreindre

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

   Synonymesconstrainconstrictcurtaillimitnarrowreducerestrict

   Antonymeseaseexpandloosenrelaxwiden

Variantes phrasaltighten up