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tightened up

/ˈtaɪtənd ʌp/

Translations

tighten upverb

tightened up

Past Simple

tightened up

Past Simple

tightened up

Past Participle

tightening up

Gerund

/ˈtaɪtən ʌp/

renforcerAu sens de rendre plus sûr, plus strict ou plus efficace.

The company decided to tighten up security measures after the breach.

L'entreprise a décidé de renforcer les mesures de sécurité après la faille.

resserrerAu sens de rendre plus serré, plus strict ou plus contraignant.

The coach advised the team to tighten up their defense strategy.

L'entraîneur a conseillé à l'équipe de resserrer sa stratégie défensive.

Additional translations

se raidirAu sens de devenir tendu ou contracté, notamment pour un muscle ou le corps.

se contracterAu sens physiologique ou corporel, pour une contraction involontaire ou progressive.

Synonyms

draw tight

firm up

tighten upverb

To make something more secure or strict.

The company decided to tighten up security measures after the breach.

To improve or make more efficient.

The coach advised the team to tighten up their defense strategy.

To become more tense or constricted.

He could feel his muscles tighten up as he prepared for the race.