loosen up

/lˈuːsən ˈʌp/

to loosen up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: loosen]

become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

synonyms : decompress

antonyms : tense

cause to become unblocked

synonyms : unstuff

antonyms : stuff

cause to feel relaxed

antonyms : tense

make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

synonyms : limber up

become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

synonyms : relax

Examples

1. It took a few glasses of wine, but eventually, Mark loosened up and started spilling his guts to his friends about his recent breakup.

2. Loosen up.

3. Loosen up brain the awareness into your job.

4. Loosen up any tension in your face and fewer kids.