tension
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/ˈtenʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˈtenʃn/
noun
B2
A feeling of distrust or unfriendliness between people that may lead to conflict.
The tension between the two groups grew as they argued.
B2
A difficult situation caused by different needs or interests.
There is often tension between what the boss wants and what the workers need.
B2
A feeling of worry and stress that makes it hard to relax.
Taking deep breaths can help reduce tension when you feel stressed.
B2
The feeling of fear and excitement created in stories or movies.
The movie creates great tension as the hero faces danger.
C1
The state of being stretched tight; how tight something is pulled.
When sewing, keep the same tension on the thread for even stitches.
verb
R
To make something tight and stretched, like a wire or rope.
You need to tension the rope properly before climbing.
translation
A feeling of distrust or unfriendliness between people that may lead to conflict.; A difficult situation caused by different needs or interests.; A feeling of worry and stress that makes it hard to relax.; The feeling of fear and excitement created in stories or movies.; The state of being stretched tight; how tight something is pulled.
To make something tight and stretched, like a wire or rope.
Word Forms
3rd Present
tensions
Past
tensioned
Perfect
tensioned
Progressive
tensioning
Plural
tensions