verb
straiten
Straiten (verb) means to make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
verb
1
To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
2
To restrict or diminish, especially financially.
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What is the meaning of straiten?
"straiten" (verb) means to make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
What are the different meanings of straiten?
"straiten" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space; 2. To restrict or diminish, especially financially.