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tighten
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
Translations
tightened
Past Simple
tightened
Past Participle
tightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
The government plans to tighten the regulations on emissions.
Правительство планирует ужесточить правила по выбросам.
He needs to tighten the screws on the chair.
Ему нужно затянуть винты на стуле.
She decided to tighten her muscles with regular exercise.
Она решила подтянуть мышцы с помощью регулярных упражнений.
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.