straffen — meaning in English

English meaning

• stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
• tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

Senses

straffen is used for these senses in English:

• stretch (transitive) To pull tight.
• tighten (transitive) To make tighter.

stretch — full definition

1. verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
2. verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
3. verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
4. noun A continuous extent of time or distance.

tighten — full definition

1. verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.
2. verb To make rules, controls, or financial conditions stricter or more restrictive.

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