to grasp tightly

to tie ②to wear (necktie, belt) ③to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

tying up ②total ③counter for bundles (of wood, cotton, etc.) ④counter for reams of 2000 sheets of Japanese writing paper

deadline ②closing (a door, window, etc.) ③cofferdam

to tighten

to chew thoroughly ②to reflect upon

to tighten ②to control strictly

locking up (doors and windows)

to manage ②to crack down on

control

to become tense

to close up ②to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired)

to shut out

in all

to bring to a finish ②to bind firmly ③to superintend

manager ②chief treasurer ③boss (of a gambling den)

hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once) ②single clap after a cheer

conclusion ②supervision

pressure

tightening

conclusion ②fastening (as in a joint)

conclusion of a treaty

conclusion of a contract

forming an alliance

connective tissue

date of execution (e.g. of a contract)

prompt conclusion

signatory nation

United Nations Climate Change Conference

oil press