tighten

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (something) more secure, firm, or effective by adjusting or pulling it tighter.

  - "Please tighten the screws on this table before we use it."
  - "I will tighten the belt another notch to lose weight."

• Verb

  Bring (a situation or organization) under control, especially by making rules or taking action.

  - "After the scandal, the company had to tighten its ethics policy."
  - "The government is trying to tighten border security."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtaɪ.tən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012045"

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Antonyms

loosen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tighten
dime , time , prime , crime , clime

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Variants

List of all variants of tighten that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old English 'tigian' meaning 'to draw tight'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tighten' is often used in the context of screws and bolts.

2. In the context of music, a 'tight' rhythm section is one that plays in perfect time and in sync with each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. Secure: Related concept meaning to make something safe and free from danger or threat.

2. Fasten: Related concept meaning to attach or secure something in place.

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Culture

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Tighten has been used extensively in various contexts. In literature, it is used to describe the process of securing a ship before a storm. In music, it is a term used in jazz to describe the tightness of the rhythm section. In art, it is used to describe the tension in a sculpture or painting.

How to Memorize "tighten"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a screw being turned until it is as tight as possible.
   - Visualize pulling a rope until it is taut.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of something being secure and safe.
   - Think of the word 'secure' when you see the word 'tighten'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'tighten' and remember it.
   - Use the acronym 'Tight' to remember the meaning: Tight - To Make It Good, Tight - Tension In Place, Tight - Tightly Secure, Tight - Tension In Every Nook And Corner.

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