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tightening
UK
/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
Translations
tightenings
pl
The tightening of the rules made it difficult for everyone.
Затягивание правил усложнило жизнь всем.
The tightening of the spring was necessary for the mechanism to work.
Сжатие пружины было необходимо для работы механизма.
The tightening of security measures was implemented after the incident.
Ужесточение мер безопасности было введено после инцидента.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈtaɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming tighter or is making something tight.
tightening
Gerund
tightened
Past Simple
tightened
Past Participle
tightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaɪtən/
US
/ˈtaɪtən/
He needs to tighten the screws on the chair.
Ему нужно затянуть винты на стуле.
The government plans to tighten the regulations on emissions.
Правительство планирует ужесточить правила по выбросам.
She decided to tighten her muscles with regular exercise.
Она решила подтянуть мышцы с помощью регулярных упражнений.
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.