WordReference English-Swedish Dictionary © 2025:
| Huvudsakliga översättningar |
| tighten [sth]⇒ vtr | (make more snug or secure) (bokstavlig) | spänna, strama vtr |
| | | säkra vtr |
| | The screw had come loose, so Paul tightened it. |
| tighten [sth] vtr | figurative (rules, etc.: make stricter) | skärpa vtr |
| | Airlines are tightening security measures because of the increased threat of terrorism. |
| tighten⇒ vi | (become tighter) | spännas, dras åt vitr |
| | Polly's grip on Ben's arm tightened as the strange man approached them. |
| Ytterligare översättningar |
| tighten vi | (muscle: become tense) | bli spänd, stelna till vitr partikel |
| | Gavin's jaw tightened as he struggled to keep his temper. |