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loosen

UK
/ˈluːsən/
US
/ˈlusən/
loosen around
loosen up

Translations

loosenverb
loosened
Past Simple
loosened
Past Participle
loosening
Gerund
UK
/ˈluːsən/
US
/ˈlusən/
assouplirPour une règle, une politique ou une exigence.
The company decided to loosen its dress code policy.
L'entreprise a décidé d'assouplir sa politique vestimentaire.
ameublirEn parlant de la terre ou du sol.
Before sowing, she loosened the soil with a rake.
Avant de semer, elle a ameubli le sol avec un râteau.
relâcherPour une prise, une tension ou une pression.
He tried to loosen his grip on the steering wheel.
Il a essayé de relâcher sa prise sur le volant.
She loosened the knot in the rope to free the boat.
Elle a desserré le nœud dans la corde pour libérer le bateau.
Additional translations
se desserrerSens intransitif.
Synonyms
free
ease
unfasten
untie
release
relax
slacken
Antonyms
tighten

Definitions

loosenverb
To make something less tight or firm.
She loosened the knot in the rope to free the boat.
To relax or become less strict or severe.
The company decided to loosen its dress code policy.
To make or become less tense or rigid.
He tried to loosen his grip on the steering wheel.
To become less tight or firm.
The screw gradually loosened and finally dropped to the floor.
To break up or aerate (soil) so that it is less compact.
Before sowing, she loosened the soil with a rake.
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