tighten up (Meaning)

Wordnet

tighten up (v)

severely restrict in scope or extent

Synonyms & Antonyms of tighten up

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tighten up Sentence Examples

  1. The mechanic tightened up the loose bolts on my car's engine.
  2. The coach instructed the team to tighten up their defense for the upcoming game.
  3. The company's budget was tightened up to reduce expenses.
  4. I tightened up my belt to fit into my new dress.
  5. The project deadline was approaching, so the team had to tighten up their schedule.
  6. The government implemented new regulations to tighten up the control of hazardous substances.
  7. The band tightened up their sound and played a spectacular concert.
  8. The athlete tightened up his grip on the barbell and lifted it effortlessly.
  9. The security measures at the airport were tightened up after a recent security breach.
  10. The writer tightened up the dialogue in the novel to make it more concise and impactful.

FAQs About the word tighten up

severely restrict in scope or extent

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The mechanic tightened up the loose bolts on my car's engine.

The coach instructed the team to tighten up their defense for the upcoming game.

The company's budget was tightened up to reduce expenses.

I tightened up my belt to fit into my new dress.