What does tighten mean?

Definition

To turn or pull something, such as a screw or a strap, until it holds firmly.

Example sentences

• The wall rack wobbles every time you take a coat off it — somebody needs to tighten those screws.🔊

  The wall rack wobbles every time you take a coat off it — somebody needs to tighten those screws.

• I tightened the screws on the door handle last week and it's already loose again.🔊

  I tightened the screws on the door handle last week and it's already loose again.

• I have to tighten the monitor arm every month, or the screen slowly sinks onto the desk.🔊

  I have to tighten the monitor arm every month, or the screen slowly sinks onto the desk.

Related words

tighten in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese