Meaning & Definition of Tighten in English
English⟶
Tighten
/taɪtən/
verb
1. Make tight or tighter
- "Tighten the wire"
synonym:
- tighten,
- fasten
2. Become tight or tighter
- "The rope tightened"
synonym:
- tighten
3. Restrict
- "Tighten the rules"
- "Stiffen the regulations"
synonym:
- stiffen,
- tighten,
- tighten up,
- constrain
4. Narrow or limit
- "Reduce the influx of foreigners"
synonym:
- reduce,
- tighten