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I . tighten [ˈtaɪtn] VB trans

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1. tighten (make tighter):

tighten
сжима́ть
tighten rope
натя́гивать

II . tighten [ˈtaɪtn] VB intr

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Usage examples with tighten

to tighten one's belt
ту́же затяну́ть по́яс
to tighten the screw
закру́чивать га́йку
tighten noose around the neck
поту́же затяну́ть пе́тлю на ше́е
to tighten (up)/loosen a screw
зави́нчивать/отви́нчивать га́йку

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The red delineation indicates the edge of the nose-tip cartilage, which is narrowed when the surgeon tightens the folded cartilage apex.
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Simple and secure, it is a harsh knot that can be difficult or impossible to untie once tightened.
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He also notes that the money supply did not tighten until after the recession began.
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The security at the embassy was tightened in the early 1980s, when the embassy was burned to the ground in 1979 by extremists.
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The cables were then to be tightened at each low tide, inching the wreck towards shore with each high tide.
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The vehicle manual will indicate the proper pattern for tightening as well as a torque rating for the bolts.
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Strings can be tightened by a special machine, but often are tightened by hand, and then tied.
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Like other wire fences, keeping vinyl fencing tightened on a regular basis is key to safety and appearance.
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Must say, my sphincter tightened a little too.
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Price controls were tightened, and a new currency was introduced.
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