Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loosen
verb
/ˈluː.sən/
Definition
To make something less tight or secure.
Examples
- He decided to loosen the screws to adjust the shelf.
- After a long day, she likes to loosen her hair from its tight bun.
- The coach told the players to loosen their muscles before the game.
Meaning
The act of making something less rigid or constricted.
Synonyms
- unfasten
- relax
- untie
- free
- unwind
