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grip tighter
[/ɡrɪp ˈtaɪtər/]
verb phrase
apertar mais
1.
to hold something with increased force or pressure
She grip tighter on the rope as she climbed.
Ela apertou mais na corda enquanto subia.
2.
to increase one's control or influence over something
The government grip tighter on regulations.
O governo apertou mais o controle sobre as regulamentações.
3.
to hold more firmly in one's grasp
He grip tighter his wallet in the crowded subway.
Ele apertou mais a carteira no metrô lotado.
Synonyms
hold tighter
squeeze harder
clasp more firmly
tighten one's grip
Antonyms
loosen
release
let go
grip looser
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apertar mais
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
apertar mais / aperta mais
colloquial variant
São Paulo
apertar mais
standard usage
Portugal
apertar mais
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
tighten one's grip
get a stronger hold
firm up one's grip
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