tighten

If we don't tighten the rules, the students will continue to take advantage of us.
Si nous ne rendons pas les règles plus strictes, les élèves continueront à profiter de nous.
If you don't tighten the strings on your racket regularly, it will be very difficult to play well.
Si tu ne tends pas régulièrement les cordes de ta raquette, il sera très difficile de bien jouer.
Don't tighten the screw too much or your'll bugger the thread.
Ne serre pas trop la vis, sinon tu vas abîmer le filetage.
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