Loosen: meaning, definitions and examples

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loosen

 

[ หˆluหsn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To make something less tight or firm. To become less strict or rigid. To free from restraint.

Synonyms

relax, release, slacken, unfasten

Examples of usage

  • He loosened his tie after a long day at work.
  • The government decided to loosen the regulations on small businesses.
  • She loosened her grip on the handlebars and took a deep breath.
Context #2 | Verb

conversation

To make a conversation or atmosphere less tense or formal. To make a restriction or rule less severe.

Synonyms

ease up, lighten up, relax, soften

Examples of usage

  • He tried to loosen up the mood by telling a joke.
  • The teacher decided to loosen the deadline for the assignment.
  • The company decided to loosen the dress code for casual Fridays.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A state of being less tight or rigid. A period of relaxation or less formality.

Synonyms

casualness, ease, relaxation

Examples of usage

  • After the meeting, there was a sense of loosen in the air.
  • The party was a great loosen from the stress of the week.

Translations

Translations of the word "loosen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afrouxar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lockern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melonggarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะปะฐะฑะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poluzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทฉใ‚ใ‚‹ (ใ‚†ใ‚‹ใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aflojar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸetmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvolnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvoฤพniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๆพ (fร ngsลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprostiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ losa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐาฃัั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸaltmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aflojar

Etymology

The word 'loosen' originated from the Middle English word 'lowsnen', which meant 'to make less tight'. The Old English word 'losnian' also contributed to its development. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, with the basic meaning of making something less tight or strict. The concept of loosening has been essential in various aspects of life, from physical objects to rules and regulations. It continues to be a common term used in everyday language to describe the act of making something less constricted or rigid.

See also: loose, loosely, looseness, loosening.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,939, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.