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tightening
UK
/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
Translations
tightenings
pl
The tightening of regulations has made it more difficult for companies to operate without oversight.
Le durcissement de la réglementation a rendu plus difficile pour les entreprises de fonctionner sans contrôle.
The tightening of the screws ensured that the shelf was securely attached to the wall.
Le serrage des vis a garanti que l'étagère était solidement fixée au mur.
UK
/ˈtaɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming tighter or is making something tight.
The tightening rope dug into his wrists.
La corde se resserrant lui a entaillé les poignets.
tightening
Gerund
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 tightening of the screws ensured that the shelf was securely attached to the wall.
The tightening of regulations has made it more difficult for companies to operate without oversight.
The tightening rope dug into his wrists.
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.