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tighten
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
Translations
tightened
Past Simple
tightened
Past Participle
tightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
As the deadline approached, the atmosphere in the office began to tighten.
À l'approche de la date limite, l'atmosphère au bureau a commencé à se tendre.
The government decided to tighten regulations on emissions to combat pollution.
Le gouvernement a décidé de durcir la réglementation sur les émissions pour lutter contre la pollution.
She tightened the lid on the jar to ensure it was sealed properly.
Elle a serré le couvercle du bocal pour s'assurer qu'il était bien fermé.
Additional translations
Definitions
She tightened the lid on the jar to ensure it was sealed properly.
The government decided to tighten regulations on emissions to combat pollution.
As the deadline approached, the atmosphere in the office began to tighten.