stringere

(transitive) to clasp, to grasp, to grab tightly, to hold tightly
(transitive) to close tightly, to squeeze
(transitive) to contract (a muscle)
(transitive) to tighten, to make tighter
(transitive) to shrink, to reduce in size
(transitive) to be excessively tight on, to squeeze (someone) (of clothing)
(intransitive) to be excessively tight (of clothing)
(transitive) to tie around tightly, to bind
(transitive) to tie around tightly, to bind
(transitive) to force (into a narrow place), to squeeze
(figuratively, transitive) to form (a friendship, relationship)
(figuratively, transitive) to settle on or conclude (a contract, deal, etc.)
(figuratively, transitive) to make more concise, to abridge, to summarize
(transitive, uncommon) to force, to compel, to constrain
(literary, transitive) to dominate
(intransitive) to veer sharply (of a motor vehicle)
(especially, intransitive) to move to the center, towards the goal; to centralize by converging towards the midfield or the opponent's goal
(intransitive) to be pressing; to run out; to quickly approach a deadline (of time)
(intransitive) to taste sour; to have an astringent effect (of food or drink)