tight; strict; thorough; rigorous
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
tight; close; sealed tightly (with no gaps)
Describes physical objects that are tightly sealed, packed together, or closed without gaps.
The medicine bottle is sealed tightly.
The doors and windows are shut tight; not a breath of wind can get in.
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The packaging is tight, so it isn't susceptible to moisture.
adjective
thorough; careful; rigorous; meticulous; without oversight
Describes thinking, planning, structure, or observation that is careful, logical, and leaves no gaps or loose ends.
The novel has a tight structure and fluent prose.
We must closely monitor the development of the situation.
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His argumentation is extremely rigorous; no loopholes can be found.
The plan was formulated very thoroughly, taking various contingencies into account.
verb
to tighten up; to make strict; to make rigorous
Used as a causative verb meaning to cause something (such as rules, regulations, or systems) to become strict, tight, or thorough.
We must tighten up the rules and regulations to eliminate loopholes.
For safety's sake, we need to further tighten our management measures.