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Meaning of
loosen
in English
loosen
#moderate
Past Tense
loosened
Participle Verb
loosening
Third Person Singular
loosens
Definitions
Verb
to
make
something
loose
;
release
You
can
loosen
the
screw
by
turning
it
counterclockwise
.
to
disengage
a
restraining
device
The
nurse
will
loosen
the
bandage
to
check
the
wound
.
to
become
loose
;
untighten
Over
time
,
the
fixture
may
loosen
and
need
to
be
tightened
.
to
become
unfastened
;
undone
If
you
pull
too
hard
,
the
knot
will
loosen
and
come
undone
.
to
free
from
restraint
;
release
The
new
policy
aims
to
loosen
restrictions
on
international
travel
.
to
relieve
constipation
;
promote
bowel
movement
Eating
a
balanced
diet
can
help
loosen
the
stomach
and
prevent
constipation
.