Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Training?

Wendy: 'I've just heard that the company won't continue to sponsor our French course.' Annie: 'It was the same with Italian. The HR department has tightened the purse strings. But this is only temporary. Lessons might continue next year, if all goes well.'

to tighten the purse strings

Do you know what it means?

• to cancel projects
• to spend less money
• to evaluate a situation