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tighten verb

  /ˈtaɪ.tən/ , [ˈtʰaɪ̯tn̩] , [ˈtʰaɪ̯ʔn̩]
  • (transitive) To make tighter.
 serrer
  • (economics) To raise short-term interest rates.
 resserrer, taux
  • (intransitive) To become tighter.
 se resserrer

tightening

serrage
tighten one's belt
se serrer la ceinture
tighten the purse strings
serrer les cordons de la bourse, se serrer la ceinture
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