tighten up
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tighten up
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. intensificar
The president proposed a plan to tighten up border security.El presidente propuso un plan para intensificar la seguridad en las fronteras.
b. endurecer
They are arguing about whether they should loosen or tighten up the restrictions.Están discutiendo sobre si deberían suavizar o endurecer las restricciones.
c. reforzar
Many countries have tightened up lockdown measures to fight coronavirus.Muchos países han reforzado las medias de confinamiento para luchar contra el coronavirus.
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