Word: tightened
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.
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