What is the meaning of tightened?

verb

  • Make tight or tighter.
    • usage: "Tighten the wire"
  • Become tight or tighter.
    • usage: "The rope tightened"
  • Restrict.
    • usage: "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
  • Narrow or limit.
    • usage: "reduce the influx of foreigners"
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