收紧

收緊

shōujǐn

verb #19,632

Meanings

政府收紧了移民政策。

Zhèngfǔ shōujǐn le yímín zhèngcè.

The government tightened immigration policy.

请收紧安全带。

Qǐng shōujǐn ānquándài.

Please tighten your seatbelt.

usage

Often used figuratively for tightening policies, controls, or regulations. Opposite: 放宽 (to relax/loosen).

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