loosen
—loosen /ˈluː.sən/
Ⅰ verb [I or T] (NOT FIXED) ↑Verb Endings for loosen ► C2 to (cause to) become loose: » The screws holding the bed together had loosened.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and opening
Ⅱ verb [T] (LESS TIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for loosen ► F0 to make something such as your hair or a piece of clothing less tight: » He loosened his tie.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and opening |