noun
- the act or process of making something tighter or more secure
- a reduction in availability or increase in restrictions
Usage: often used with ‘of’
verb
- present participle of tighten; making or becoming tight or tighter
Examples
- The tightening of the screws secured the loose handle.
- She felt a tightening in her chest when she heard the news.
- The government announced a tightening of immigration policies.
- He was tightening the rope around the package.
- The tightening of credit made it harder to get loans.
- The mechanic was tightening the bolts on the engine.
- There was a noticeable tightening of security at the airport.