English-Estonian translations for tighten

Definition of tighten

• To make tighter
• To become tighter
• To make money harder to borrow or obtain
• To raise short-term interest rates

Examples

• Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.
• That joint is tightening as the wood dries.
• If the government doesnt tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.
• The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point.

Related words

• tightening
• tightened
• tightener
• retighten
• retightening
• tighten the purse strings
• tighten one's belt
• tighten up
• tighten a screw