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loosen
[loo-suhn]
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
to make less tight; slacken or relax.
to loosen one's grasp.
to make less firmly fixed in place.
to loosen a tooth.
to let loose or set free from bonds, restraint, or constraint.
to make less close or compact in structure or arrangement.
to make less dense or coherent.
to loosen the soil in a garden.
to relax in strictness or severity, as restraint or discipline.
to loosen restrictions on trade.
to relieve (the bowels) of their constipated condition.
verb (used without object)
to become loose or looser (sometimes followed byup ).
His hold loosened. Your shoes will loosen up with wear.
loosen
/ ˈluːsən /
verb
to make or become less tight, fixed, etc
(often foll by up) to make or become less firm, compact, or rigid
(tr) to untie
(tr) to let loose; set free
(often foll by up) to make or become less strict, severe, etc
(tr) to rid or relieve (the bowels) of constipation
Other Word Forms
- loosener noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of loosen1
Example Sentences
To compete, the Rockies are going to have to strengthen their farm system and loosen their wallet.
While most developed nations have responded to mass shootings with stronger restrictions, the U.S. has only loosened access.
The department has loosened age restrictions for potential recruits and is offering hiring incentives such as bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment benefits.
The Athletic was first to report the loosening of the restrictions on Brady.
ChatGPT will be trained to detect and respond to suicidal intent, even in long conversations that could allow users to loosen its safeguards and provide harmful responses, the technology firm said on Tuesday.
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