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Definition loosen in British English

loosen verb

verb
/ˈluːs(ə)n/
1

to become or make something less firmly fixed in position

Example

To open it you simply loosen these two screws.

Synonyms and related words
loosen unwind slacken
2

to become or make something less tightly fastened

Example

I'd eaten so much I had to loosen my belt.

Synonyms and related words
loosen unwind slacken
3

to make something less strict or controlled

Example

The country will loosen currency controls to encourage spending abroad.

Definition loosen in British English