1. to tie; to fasten; to tighten
2. to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
彼はネクタイはしめていない。He isn't wearing a tie.
3. to total; to sum
4. to be strict with
5. to economize; to economise; to cut down on
6. to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
7. to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
8. to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control
oft. as シメる