- ˌtighten (sth) ˈup
- phrasal verb
to be stricter or more serious about something such as a policy or ruleAirport security has been tightened up since September 11.[/ex]
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ˌtighten (sth) ˈup
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tighten — tight|en [ˈtaıtn] v also tighten up 1.) [T] to close or fasten something firmly by turning it ≠ ↑loosen ▪ Tighten the screws firmly. ▪ I d put the new tyre on, but I hadn t tightened up the wheel. 2.) [I and T] if you tighten a rope, wire etc, or … Dictionary of contemporary English
tighten — [ˈtaɪt(ə)n] verb 1) [T] to turn something such as a screw or lid until it is tight and you cannot turn it any more Ant: loosen 2) [I/T] to become tighter, or to make something become tighter Ant: loosen He tightened his hold on the steering wheel … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
tighten up (on something) — ˌtighten ˈup (on sth) derived to become stricter or more careful • Laws on gambling have tightened up recently. • The police are tightening up on under age drinking. Main entry: ↑tightenderived … Useful english dictionary
tighten — verb ADVERB ▪ a little, slightly, etc. ▪ considerably ▪ gradually, slowly ▪ suddenly ▪ … Collocations dictionary
tighten up on sth — UK US tighten up on sth Phrasal Verb with tighten({{}}/ˈtaɪtən/ verb [I or T] ► to be more careful about a particular situation: »The crisis forced financial institutions to tighten up on lending … Financial and business terms
hand — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ left, right ▪ beautiful, delicate, long fingered, pretty, slender ▪ mani … Collocations dictionary
grip — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 hold on sth ADJECTIVE ▪ firm, good, secure, solid (esp. AmE), strong, tight ▪ crushing, death … Collocations dictionary
screw — screw1 [skru:] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: escroe inner screw, nut , from Latin scrofa female pig ] 1.) a thin pointed piece of metal that you push and turn in order to fasten pieces of metal or wood together →↑nail ▪ Fix the frame… … Dictionary of contemporary English
security — noun 1 feeling safe/being free from worry ADJECTIVE ▪ greater ▪ emotional, psychological ▪ economic, financial ▪ job ▪ … Collocations dictionary
fist — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ balled (esp. AmE), clenched, closed, tight ▪ loose ▪ little, small, tiny … Collocations dictionary
