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Meaning of loosen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

loosen

Pronunciation:/ˈluːsn̩/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make loose.

    Example: After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt.

    Synonyms:easerelaxuntighten

  2. To become loose.

    Example: I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey.

  3. To disengage (a device that restrains).

    Synonyms:undounfasten

  4. To become unfastened or undone.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/loosen

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