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Definition tighten your grip on something in American English

tighten your grip on something phrase

phrase
1

to begin to control someone or something more strictly

Example

The military government has tightened its grip on the province.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
2

to hold someone or something more firmly

Example

He tightened his grip on her arms, making her wince.

Synonyms and related words
hold on carry hang on
Definition tighten your grip on something in American English