Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tighten-the-grip
Phrase
/ˈtaɪtən ðə ɡrɪp/
Definition
To increase the hold on something or someone, often referring to control or pressure.
Examples
- The manager decided to tighten the grip on the team’s budget to ensure expenses were kept in check.
- As the competition heated up, the coach felt it necessary to tighten the grip on the training schedule.
- Parents often tighten the grip on their children’s activities as they approach their teenage years.
Meaning
To exert more force or pressure on an object, person, or situation; to become more strict or controlling.
Synonyms
- Reinforce control
- Apply pressure
- Firm up
- Strengthen
