σφίγγω — meaning in English

English meaning

• squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
• tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

Senses

σφίγγω is used for these senses in English:

• squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
• tighten (transitive) To make tighter.

squeeze — full definition

1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.

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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