Tighten Meaning in English
word
/ˈtaɪtən/
TY-duhn
/tˈaɪtən/
TY-tuhn
Definition
To make something more tight or secure by applying force; can also mean making rules stricter.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical actions ('tighten a screw', 'tighten your grip'), and metaphorically for rules or policies ('tighten the rules'). Common collocations include 'tighten up', 'tighten security'. Do not confuse with 'tidy' or 'tide'.
Spanish: apretar - tensarPortuguese (BR): apertar - tensionarPortuguese (PT): apertar - tensionarChinese (Simplified): 拧紧 - 收紧Chinese (Traditional): 擰緊 - 收緊Hindi: कसनाArabic: شَدَّ - أَحْكَمَBengali: কষে ধরা - টাইট করা - কঠোর করা (নিয়মের জন্য)Russian: затянуть - ужесточить (про правила)Japanese: 締める - 厳しくする（規則など）Vietnamese: siết chặtKorean: 조이다 - 강화하다 (규칙/정책에 대해)Turkish: sıkmak - sıkılaştırmak (kural için)Urdu: کسنا - سخت کرنا (قوانین کے لیے)Indonesian: mengencangkan - memperketat (untuk aturan)
Example Sentences
Can you tighten this bolt for me?
basic
The coach told him to tighten his shoelaces before running.
basic
Please tighten the lid on the jar.
basic
They plan to tighten security after the recent incident.
natural
You should tighten your grip on the handlebars going downhill.
natural
The government wants to tighten the rules to prevent cheating.
natural