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Tighten

/tˈaɪtən/
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(verb) To make tighter.

To make our house payments, we're going to have to tighten our belts.
Tighten the strap around the suitcase.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I need to ____ the screws on the leg of the wooden kitchen table because it has become a bit wobbly today.

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