締める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to tie; to fasten; to tighten
2. v1vt
   to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
3. v1vt
   to total; to sum
4. v1vt
   to be strict with
5. v1vt
   to economize; to economise; to cut down on
6. v1vt
   to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
7. v1vi
   to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
8. v1vi
   to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control

Example sentences

• 飛行機が乱気流に近付いていたため操縦士は乗客にシートベルトを締めるよう呼びかけた。

  As the plane was approaching turbulence, the pilot asked the passengers aboard the plane to fasten their seat belts.

• 離陸の際は、シートベルトを締めなくてはならない。

  You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.

• 北アメリカではシートベルトを締めないのは法律に反する。

  In North America it is against the law to fail to fasten your seatbelt.