Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtən/
noun the act of making something tighter
A1 I need to tighten the screw on my glasses.
A2 She used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the machine.
B1 The company had to tighten their budget due to financial constraints.
B2 The government announced plans to tighten security at the airport.
C1 The new regulations will tighten restrictions on environmental pollution.
C2 The CEO implemented a plan to tighten control over the company's operations.
verb to make or become tighter
A1 I need to tighten my shoelaces before going for a run.
A2 She tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she drove through the storm.
B1 The company needs to tighten its security measures to prevent data breaches.
B2 The government is planning to tighten regulations on pollution to protect the environment.
C1 The coach instructed the team to tighten up their defense in the second half of the game.
C2 The surgeon had to tighten the stitches to ensure proper healing after the operation.
formal The company needs to tighten its budget to improve financial stability.
informal I need to tighten my belt if I want to save money for the trip.
slang I gotta tighten up my spending habits or I'll go broke.
figurative She needs to tighten her grip on the situation to avoid any further complications.
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