Tighten - translation, pronunciation and examples
tighten
make tighter
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When to use tighten
затянуть шуруп
затянуть болт
закрутить крышку
затянуть ремень
затянуть ремень
tighten usage examples
Перед тем как переставлять полку, ещё раз затяни кронштейны.
Before you move the shelf, tighten the brackets once more.
Нужно затягивать крышку крепко, чтобы бутылка не протекала.
Tighten the lid firmly so the bottle doesn't leak.
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The primary verb meaning to make something more tight or firm (e.g., a screw, belt, muscles).
Informal verb meaning to tighten (usually a strap or girth) firmly; more colloquial and specific than tighten.
A phrasal expression meaning to pull something so that it becomes tight; more descriptive and slightly less formal than tighten.
To bind or knot two ends together; focuses on creating a knot or connection rather than increasing tension.
To attach or fix something in place (e.g., fasten a seatbelt or fasten a hinge); broader than just tightening.
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tighten synonyms
What's the difference between tighten / cinch / draw tight / tie / fasten / secure
The primary verb meaning to make something more tight or firm (e.g., a screw, belt, muscles).
Tighten the bolt with a wrench.
Затяните болт гайковёртом.
Informal verb meaning to tighten (usually a strap or girth) firmly; more colloquial and specific than tighten.
Cinch the saddle strap before you ride.
Затяните подпругу перед ездой (разговорно).
A phrasal expression meaning to pull something so that it becomes tight; more descriptive and slightly less formal than tighten.
Draw the tent guy-ropes tight before the wind picks up.
Затяните растяжки палатки, прежде чем усилится ветер.
To bind or knot two ends together; focuses on creating a knot or connection rather than increasing tension.
Tie the rope around the post.
Привяжи верёвку к столбу.
To attach or fix something in place (e.g., fasten a seatbelt or fasten a hinge); broader than just tightening.
Fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
Пристегните ремень безопасности перед взлётом.
To make safe or prevent movement/loss; often implies ensuring stability or safety, not only physical tightening.
Secure the load on the truck before driving.
Зафиксируйте груз на грузовике перед поездкой.
To hold or fasten with a clamp or clip; implies use of a tool and localized pressure rather than general tightening.
Clamp the pieces together while the glue dries.
Зажмите детали струбциной, пока клей сохнет.
To apply tension (i.e., stretch or put under stress); often used in technical or mechanical contexts rather than casual tightening.
Tension the cable to the required specification.
Натяните кабель в соответствии с требуемой спецификацией.
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How to pronounce tighten and what this word means
tighten translation: затягивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tighten
/tə ˈtaɪtən/
tighten translation
затягивать
tighten examples
Before you move the shelf, tighten the brackets once more.
tighten transcription
/tə ˈtaɪtən/, /ˈtaɪtən/
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Questions about this word
tighten meaning: what does it mean?
make tighter
tighten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tighten is pronounced as /tə ˈtaɪtən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tighten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Before you move the shelf, tighten the brackets once more. Translation: Перед тем как переставлять полку, ещё раз затяни кронштейны.
Is tighten part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, tighten (затягивать) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tighten part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, tighten (затягивать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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