Dictionary definition for: Tighten
1. (v) make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire"
2. (v) become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened"
3. (v) restrict; "Tighten the rules" "stiffen the regulations"
4. (v) narrow or limit; "reduce the influx of foreigners"
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