loosen


Definition: Meaning of, loosen in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈluːs(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
loosen loosened loosened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
loosening loosens
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to make something less tight or less firmly fastened, or to become less tight or less firmly fastened
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  2. [transitive] to make laws, rules etc less strict [=  relax]
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  3. loosen your grip/hold to reduce the control or power you have over someone or something
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  4. loosen your grip/hold to start holding someone or something less tightly than you were before
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  5. loosen somebody's tongue to make someone talk more than usual, especially about things they should not talk about
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loosen used in phrasal verbs

  • loosen up (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] to exercise your muscles before doing physical activity
    2. [intransitive] informal to relax, or to become less serious
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