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