tightens

/T AY1 T AH0 N Z/

verb

1
To make tighter.
“Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.”
2
To become tighter.
“That joint is tightening as the wood dries.”
3
To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
“If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.”
4
To raise short-term interest rates.
“The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point.”

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