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overtighten

  • a word derived from tighten.
    tighten
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become tight or tighter.

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At the same time, producer prices rose in November by more than forecast, a sticky inflation reading that could prompt the Fed to overtighten, increasing recession risks.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022

"My colleagues and I do not want overtighten because ... cutting rates is not something we want to do soon," Powell said at a Brookings Institution event on Wednesday.

From Reuters ● Dec. 5, 2022

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly has advocated slowing rate hikes so as not to overtighten policy and needlessly damage the labor market.

From Reuters ● Nov. 7, 2022

Drain the battery before opening and yank the battery connector once open Don’t overtighten the screws when closing again Should you try this at home?

From The Verge ● Apr. 28, 2022

Reinstall the jet access plug and do not overtighten it.

From Time Magazine Archive