Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loosen-up
Verb
/ˈluː.sən ʌp/
Definition
To become less tense or rigid; to relax.
Examples
- Before the game, the coach encouraged the players to loosen up to avoid injuries.
- After a long day at work, she likes to loosen up with some yoga.
Meaning
Loosen-up refers to the process of becoming more relaxed, either physically or mentally. It is often used in the context of relaxing one’s body or mindset after being tense or stressed.
Synonyms
- Relax
- Unwind
- Decompress
- Loosen