loosen up

UK
/ˈluːsən ʌp/
US
/ˈlusən ʌp/

Translations

loosen upverb
loosened up
Past Simple
loosened up
Past Participle
loosening up
Gerund
UK
/ˈluːsən ʌp/
US
/ˈlusən ʌp/
She decided to loosen up the strings on her guitar to change the sound.
Elle a décidé de desserrer les cordes de sa guitare pour changer le son.
se détendre
After a long day at work, he needed to loosen up with some music and a good book.
Après une longue journée de travail, il avait besoin de se détendre avec de la musique et un bon livre.
The coach told the players to loosen up before starting the intense training session.
L'entraîneur a dit aux joueurs de s'échauffer avant de commencer la séance d'entraînement intense.
Synonyms
ease up
let loose
free up

Definitions

loosen upverb
To make or become less tight or tense.
She decided to loosen up the strings on her guitar to change the sound.
To relax or become less serious.
After a long day at work, he needed to loosen up with some music and a good book.
To prepare one's body for physical activity by doing light exercises.
The coach told the players to loosen up before starting the intense training session.