1. to make tight again or tighter after becoming loose
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘retighten’

Examples

• She retightens the jar lid after taking out some jam.
• The mechanic retightens the bolts after the inspection.
• He retightens his shoelaces before continuing the hike.
• The dentist retightens the braces during the appointment.
• Mom retightens the cap on the toothpaste tube.
• The worker retightens the clamp to secure the wood piece.