Meaning of tense up in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    tense up

    Definitions

    1. become tense or tenser

    Examples

    • « He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room »

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  2. 2. make tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;

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