9 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Tighten' in a Sentence
"To make something firm or less loose, or to become firm or less loose." more
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She felt the need to tighten her schedule to meet project deadlines.
After the storm, the crew will have tightened the sails for the next leg of the voyage.
The chef will have tightened the recipe to enhance the flavor of the dish.
The tailor will be tightening the seams of the wedding dress for a perfect fit.
He tightened the screws on the bicycle to ensure a safe ride.
By the time she arrives, he will have been tightening the lid on the jar for hours.
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the machinery.
The construction worker is tightening the bolts on the steel beams.
The captain instructed the sailors to tighten the ropes to secure the boat.
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