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tightened
UK
/ˈtaɪtənd/
US
/ˈtaɪtənd/
Translations
UK
/ˈtaɪtənd/
US
/ˈtaɪtənd/
Functions solely as a past-participle adjective; not normally gradable.
The tightened regulations on emissions have forced companies to adopt cleaner technologies.
Les réglementations durcies sur les émissions ont contraint les entreprises à adopter des technologies plus propres.
The tightened security measures ensured that no unauthorized personnel could enter the building.
Les mesures de sécurité renforcées ont garanti qu’aucun personnel non autorisé ne puisse entrer dans le bâtiment.
tightened
Past Simple
tightened
Past Simple
tightened
Past Participle
tightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
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.
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
The tightened security measures ensured that no unauthorized personnel could enter the building.
The tightened regulations on emissions have forced companies to adopt cleaner technologies.
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.