verbπShareTo make loose."After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become loose."I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey."actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disengage (a device that restrains)."The mechanic was loosening the lug nuts on the tire to change it. "devicemachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become unfastened or undone."The screw on the chair was loosening, so I tightened it. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo free from restraint; to set at liberty."The teacher is loosening the rules about late homework because students are struggling to balance their workload. "actionlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo relieve (the bowels) from constipation; to promote defecation."The doctor recommended more fiber in his diet to help with loosening his bowels. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create a breach or rift between (two parties)."The constant arguments about money were loosening the bond between the two sisters. "communicationpoliticssocietyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail away (from the shore)."The small sailboat began loosening from the dock as the wind picked up. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of making something looser."The gradual loosening of the knot made it easier to untie. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading