Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
noun the action of making something tighter or more secure
A1 I can feel the tightening of my shoelaces.
A2 The tightening of the rope made it difficult to escape.
B1 The tightening of security measures is necessary in high-risk areas.
B2 The tightening of regulations has led to a decrease in pollution levels.
C1 The tightening of economic policies has caused some businesses to struggle.
C2 The tightening of international sanctions has put pressure on the government to negotiate.
verb the act of making something tighter or more secure
A1 She is tightening her shoelaces before going for a run.
A2 The teacher is tightening the rules on late assignments.
B1 The company is tightening its security measures to prevent data breaches.
B2 The government is tightening regulations on pollution to protect the environment.
C1 The CEO is tightening the budget to increase profitability.
C2 The coach is tightening the team's training schedule to prepare for the championship.
formal The company is tightening its budget in response to the economic downturn.
informal I need to start tightening my spending if I want to save up for a vacation.
slang My jeans are so tight, I can barely breathe!
figurative The government is tightening its grip on social media regulation.
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