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
The definition of tighten is to make something more fixed in place, more constricted, or more snug.
To turn the lid on a jar is an example of tighten.
To cut back on spending is an example of tighten a budget.
To tailor a shirt to fit more closely is an example of tighten.
YourDictionary
(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

Tighten Sentence Examples

  • She watched him tighten a strap around the horse's belly.

  • Here. Tighten the straps.

  • Meanwhile on land Suleiman had taken full advantage of the European situation to tighten his grip on Hungary.

  • A bridge of this pattern has the advantage that the insertion or removal of a plug in the measuring arm does not tend to tighten or loosen all the rest of the plugs; moreover, there are fewer plugs to manipulate, and each plug is occupied.

  • Remember - racehorses are taught to go faster when you tighten the reins !

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Words Starting With

TTITIG

Words Ending With

NENTEN

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Words Starting With T and Ending With N

Starts With T & Ends With NStarts With TI & Ends With NStarts With T & Ends With EN

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With T7 Letter Words Ending With N
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