Tighten Definition

tītn
tightened, tightening, tightens
verb
tightened, tightening, tightens
To make or become tight or tighter.
American Heritage
To make or become tight or tighter.
Webster's New World
(economics) To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.
Wiktionary
(economics) To raise short-term interest rates.
The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point.
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Origin of Tighten

  • Old English tyhtan.

    From Wiktionary

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