siết
Pronunciation
Northern
/siət˧˥/
Central
/ʂiə̰k˩˧/
Southern
/ʂiək˧˥/
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tighten
Verb
tighten
3 senses
4 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 4 meanings
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Meaning
3 senses · 4 meanings
tighten
Sense 1
Verb
to tighten
To tighten something with firm physical force, often referring to a strong grip or a chokehold.
vi Anh ấy đang siết chặt con ốc bằng cờ lê.
en He is tightening the bolt with a wrench.
run vigorously
Sense 1
Verb
run vigorously
Using Devices & Operating
A term used to describe the powerful and vigorous flow of water in a river.
vi Sau cơn mưa lớn, nước sông chảy rất siết.
en After the heavy rain, the river water runs vigorously.
cut off
Sense 1
Verb
to cut off
The act of blocking or cutting off a specific supply, communication line, or passage.
vi Họ đã siết chặt các đường dây liên lạc của đối phương.
en They cut off the enemy's communication lines.
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riết siết / rên siết
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riết siết / rên siết