Tightened Meaning in English
word · lemma: tighten
ˈtaɪtənd
TY-tənd
tˈaɪtənd
TY-tənd
Definition
Made something tighter or more secure by pulling or turning it, often to prevent it from being loose.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'tighten'. Commonly used for physical objects (bolts, screws, lids), but can also describe making rules or controls stricter. Often follows an object: 'He tightened his grip.' Not to be confused with 'tied'.
Spanish: apretó - ajustóPortuguese (BR): apertou - ajustouPortuguese (PT): apertou - ajustouChinese (Simplified): 拧紧 - 收紧Chinese (Traditional): 擰緊 - 收緊Hindi: कस दिया - टाइट कियाArabic: شدَّ - أَحكَمَBengali: কষে দিয়েছে - শক্ত করে দিয়েছেRussian: затянул - ужесточилJapanese: 締めた - 強化したVietnamese: đã siết chặt - đã thắt chặtKorean: 조였다 - 강화했다Turkish: sıktı - sıkılaştırdıUrdu: کس دیا - سخت کر دیاIndonesian: mengencangkan - memperketat
Example Sentences
She tightened the lid on the jar.
basic
I tightened my shoelaces before running.
basic
He tightened the screws on the chair.
basic
She tightened her grip on the umbrella as the wind picked up.
natural
The coach tightened the team's rules after they lost the game.
natural
He tightened his belt after losing weight.
natural