loosen
🇺🇸
/ˈluːsn/
🇬🇧
/ˈluːsn/
verb
R
to make something less tight or fixed; to become less tight
You need to loosen the lid before you can open the jar.
R
to make clothing or hair less tight when tied
She decided to loosen her ponytail to feel more comfortable.
R
to hold something or someone less tightly
He had to loosen his hold on the rope to avoid injury.
R
to make something less strict or controlled
The company plans to loosen its rules to attract more employees.
translation
to make something less tight or fixed; to become less tight; to make clothing or hair less tight when tied; to hold something or someone less tightly; to make something less strict or controlled
Word Forms
3rd Present
loosens
Past
loosened
Perfect
loosened
Progressive
loosening