straitening

[US]/ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/

Translation

vt.to restrict; to make poor; to cause difficulty
vi.to become narrower; to become tighter

Phrases & Collocations

straitening the path

straitening the rules

straitening the process

straitening the lines

straitening the focus

straitening the situation

straitening the message

straitening the team

straitening the strategy

straitening the argument

Example Sentences

she is straitening her hair before the party.

he spent the afternoon straitening the garden.

the team is straitening out the project details.

they are straitening their finances after the unexpected expenses.

she is straitening her posture while sitting at the desk.

we need to start straitening out our plans for the trip.

he is straitening the papers on his desk.

the teacher is straitening the classroom before the students arrive.

she is straitening her thoughts before the presentation.

they are straitening their relationship after the misunderstanding.

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