tighten up

The government decided to **tighten up** regulations on foreign investments.

Phrasal-verb Regulation

Meaning

to make rules or policies stricter

The government decided to tighten up regulations on foreign investments.

to make something more secure or less loose

towards a higher position or level

to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need

to reduce tension after a disagreement

to do light exercise after heavy activity to relax muscles

to have no remaining phone balance or battery

to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something

to prepare a draft of a proposed law