Unloosening: meaning, definitions and examples

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unloosening

 

[ ʌnˈluːsənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Unloosening refers to the act of making something less tight or free from restraint. This can apply to various contexts, such as unloosening a knot or a restriction.

Synonyms

loosening, relaxing, releasing, untightening

Examples of usage

  • He started unloosening the ropes tied around the package.
  • Please unloosen your grip - it's too tight.
  • She was unloosening her hair after a long day.
  • The mechanic was unloosening the bolts on the engine.
  • After the game, he is unloosening his shoelaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "unloosening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfazendo

🇮🇳 खुलना

🇩🇪 Lösen

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 розв'язування

🇵🇱 rozluźnienie

🇯🇵 緩めること

🇫🇷 déverrouillage

🇪🇸 aflojamiento

🇹🇷 gevşetme

🇰🇷 풀기

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 uvolnění

🇸🇰 uvoľnenie

🇨🇳 解开

🇸🇮 sproščanje

🇮🇸 slaka

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 განთავისუფლება

🇦🇿 azad etmə

🇲🇽 aflojamiento

Etymology

The word 'unloosening' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the base verb 'loosen'. 'Loosen' has its origins in the Middle English word 'losen', which comes from the Old English 'losian,' meaning 'to lose' or 'to set free.' The concept of unloosening has been around for centuries, often used in various contexts where an object or a person is released from a state of tightness or restriction. The prefix 'un-' is typically used in English to negate or reverse the action of the base verb, thus making 'unloosening' convey the opposite of 'loosening.' This indicates a process that actively involves a transition from a tight or constrained state to one that is more spacious and free.