loosened up

UK
/ˈluːsənd ʌp/
US
/ˈlusənd ʌp/

Translations

loosen upverb

loosened up

Past Simple

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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
free up
let loose
ease 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.