締める

1

to tie; to fasten

2

to total; to sum

See also: 〆る (reading しめる)

3

to be strict with

See also: 緊める (reading しめる)

4

to economize; to economise; to cut down on

5

to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt

6

to wear (necktie); to put on (necktie)