loosen
loo
ˈlu
loo
sen
sən
sēn
British pronunciation
/lˈuːsən/

Definição e significado de "loosen"em inglês

to loosen
01

afrouxar, soltar

to make something less tight or more flexible
Transitive: to loosen a fastening or connection
to loosen definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The mechanic loosened the bolts with a wrench to disassemble the engine.
O mecânico afrouxou os parafusos com uma chave para desmontar o motor.
She decided to loosen her shoelaces for more comfort.
Ela decidiu afrouxar os cadarços para mais conforto.
02

afrouxar, relaxar

to reduce tension or tightness in muscles
Transitive: to loosen muscles
example
Exemplos
He decided to loosen his muscles with a few stretches after a long day at work.
Ele decidiu relaxar os músculos com alguns alongamentos depois de um longo dia de trabalho.
After hours of typing, she took a moment to loosen her fingers and wrists.
Após horas digitando, ela parou um momento para afrouxar os dedos e os pulsos.
03

afrouxar, soltar

to remove a restraint, allowing for freedom of movement or action
Transitive: to loosen a restraint
example
Exemplos
The climber loosened the safety harness to descend the mountain safely after reaching the summit.
O alpinista afrouxou o arnês de segurança para descer a montanha com segurança após atingir o cume.
The mechanic loosened the bolts securing the engine cover to access the internal components for maintenance.
O mecânico afrouxou os parafusos que fixam a tampa do motor para acessar os componentes internos para manutenção.
04

afrouxar, relaxar

to experience a reduction in tightness and become more relaxed
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
After a few minutes of deep breathing, she felt the knots in her shoulders begin to loosen.
Após alguns minutos de respiração profunda, ela sentiu os nós em seus ombros começarem a afrouxar.
As the day progressed, the grip of the shoelaces began to loosen, allowing his feet to breathe more freely.
À medida que o dia avançava, o aperto dos cadarços começou a afrouxar, permitindo que seus pés respirassem mais livremente.
05

afrouxar, relaxar

to relax rules, regulations, or constraints and make something less strict
Transitive: to loosen rules and regulations
example
Exemplos
The school administration decided to loosen the dress code policy.
A administração da escola decidiu afrouxar a política do código de vestimenta.
After receiving feedback from employees, the company decided to loosen the restrictions on telecommuting.
Depois de receber feedback dos funcionários, a empresa decidiu afrouxar as restrições sobre o teletrabalho.
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