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to loosen
01
to make something less tight or more flexible
Transitive: to loosen a fastening or connection
02
to reduce tension or tightness in muscles
Transitive: to loosen muscles
03
to remove a restraint, allowing for freedom of movement or action
Transitive: to loosen a restraint
04
to experience a reduction in tightness and become more relaxed
Intransitive
05
to relax rules, regulations, or constraints and make something less strict
Transitive: to loosen rules and regulations
loosen
v
loosened
adj
loosened
adj
loosening
n
loosening
n
unloosen
v
unloosen
v
Example
The mechanic loosened the bolts with a wrench to disassemble the engine.
The musician had to loosen the guitar strings to adjust the pitch.
In the workshop, the carpenter used a chisel to loosen the old glue from the joints.
She decided to loosen her shoelaces for more comfort.
Before starting the hike, they decided to loosen the straps on their backpacks.
