How is the word apertar translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
tighten
verb

Tornar algo mais firme ou mais justo.

To make something firmer or closer.

Examples with “apertar”

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  • Aperta o parafuso. — Tighten the screw.

  • O mecânico vai apertar a correia amanhã. — The mechanic will tighten the belt tomorrow.

  • Apertamos as correias antes de arrancar? — Should we tighten the straps before driving?

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