tighten
Pronunciation:
/ˈtaɪ.tən/verb
Definitions
To make tighter.
Example: Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.
To become tighter.
Example: That joint is tightening as the wood dries.
To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
Example: If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.
To raise short-term interest rates.
Example: The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point.