Tighten - definition of tighten by The Free Dictionary Define tighten tighten synonyms, tighten pronunciation, tighten translation, English dictionary definition of tighten tr intr v tight·ened , tight·en·ing , tight·ens To make or become tight or tighter tight′en·er n
What does tighten mean? - Definitions. net To tighten means to make something more fixed, secure or rigid by causing its parts to come closer or by reducing slack It can also refer to the act of making something stricter or more carefully controlled
tighten - Wiktionary, the free dictionary tighten (third-person singular simple present tightens, present participle tightening, simple past and past participle tightened) ( transitive ) To make tighter Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn
tighten - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to (cause to) become tight or tighter: [no object] could feel his chest tighten with anxiety [~ + object] to tighten rules regarding immigration Idioms Idioms tighten one's belt, to respond to difficult times by reducing one's spending: The family had to tighten their belts so the children could go to college tight•en•er, n
tighten verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of tighten verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [transitive, intransitive] to hold or fix something more securely in position; to make something or become more difficult to move, open or separate She tightened her grip on his arm The nuts weren't properly tightened and the wheel came off