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Definition tighten your grip on something in British English

tighten your grip on something phrase

phrase
1

to hold someone or something more firmly

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
2

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
Definition tighten your grip on something in British English