tighten

US /ˈtaɪ.tən/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən/
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1.

mengetatkan, mengencangkan

make or become tight or tighter

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Please tighten the screws on this chair.
Sila ketatkan skru pada kerusi ini.
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The rope began to tighten around his wrist.
Tali itu mula mengetat di pergelangan tangannya.
:
fastensecureclenchcontractconstrict
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loosenrelaxslackuntightenunfasten
2.

mengetatkan, memperketat

make or become more strict or severe

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The government decided to tighten border controls.
Kerajaan memutuskan untuk mengetatkan kawalan sempadan.
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The company needs to tighten its financial policies.
Syarikat perlu mengetatkan dasar kewangannya.
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strengthenreinforceintensifyhardenfirm up
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relaxlooseneasesoftenliberalize
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belt-tighteningtighten uptighten your belt