to tense up, to become tense
1. to become physically or mentally tense; to contract or stiffen
The athlete tensed up before the competition.
O atleta tensou-se antes da competição.
2. to become emotionally stressed or anxious
She tensed up when hearing the bad news.
Ela se tensou ao ouvir a má notícia.
3. to become tight or rigid
His muscles tensed up during the difficult exercise.
Os músculos dele se tensaram durante o exercício difícil.
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