dictionary.pttightenverbgeneral usecommon/ɐpɛʁˈtaɾ/a·per·tarPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To make something tighter or more secure.Usage examples“Please tighten the screws.”“He tightened his grip.”SynonymssecurefastenAntonymsloosenCommon combinationstighten the belttighten the screws
To make something tighter or more secure.Usage examples“Please tighten the screws.”“He tightened his grip.”SynonymssecurefastenAntonymsloosenCommon combinationstighten the belttighten the screws