Tightening (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making something tighter; "the tightening of economic controls".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company implemented the tightening of its belt to reduce unnecessary expenses during the financial crisis.
- The local government announced the tightening of security measures in public areas after several recent incidents.
- The coach ordered a tightening of the team's defense after they conceded multiple goals in the first quarter.
- To save energy, many households have started the tightening of faucets and other appliances to reduce water waste.
- The tightening of visa requirements caused a significant decrease in international student enrollment at the university.