Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tighten
verb
/ˈtaɪtn/
Definition
To make something tighter or more secure.
Examples
- She had to tighten the screws on the chair to make it stable.
- He decided to tighten his budget to save money for the trip.
- The coach asked the players to tighten their defense in the second half of the game.
Meaning
To reduce the slack or looseness of something, typically by pulling it together.
Synonyms
- Secure
- Fasten
- Clamp
- Draw together
- Firm up
