Pesquisar
to loosen up
[phrase form: loosen]
01
relaxar, afrouxar
to let go of tension and anxiety
Intransitive
Example
The parent told the child to loosen up and not be so afraid of the dark.
The friend told the other friend to loosen up and have some fun.
The teacher told the students to loosen up and not worry so much about the test.
02
descontrair, relaxar
to stretch and relax someone's muscles, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing tension
Transitive: to loosen up muscles
Example
The doctor loosened up the patient 's tight muscles with a massage.
The athlete always loosens up before a game to ensure optimal performance and prevent muscle cramps.
The yoga instructor told her students to loosen up their muscles before class.
03
afrouxar, relaxar
to make someone feel less tense or anxious
Transitive: to loosen up sb
Example
The calming music loosened up the anxious student before her exam.
The teacher 's jokes loosened up the nervous students before their presentation.
The speaker 's funny story loosened up the stiff audience.
04
afrouxar, relaxar
(of a situation or event) to become more relaxed and friendly
Intransitive
Example
After the team successfully met their deadline, the office environment loosened up, and colleagues shared light-hearted conversations.
Initially reserved, the wedding reception gradually loosened up, and guests hit the dance floor with more enthusiasm.
With the introduction of interactive activities, the classroom began to loosen up, and students felt more comfortable participating.
Exemplo
The parent told the child to loosen up and not be so afraid of the dark.
The friend told the other friend to loosen up and have some fun.
The teacher told the students to loosen up and not worry so much about the test.
The boss told the employee to loosen up and not take work so seriously.
The doctor told the patient to loosen up and let the medication work its magic.
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