Meaning of the word tauten in English

What does tauten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tauten

US /ˈtɔː.tən/
UK /ˈtɔː.tən/

Verb

to make something tight or tense

Example:
He pulled on the rope to tauten it.
The muscles in his neck began to tauten.