Looking for the meaning of the word LOOSEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOOSEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Loosen
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːsn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (something tied, fastened, or fixed in place) less tight or firm
Short Definition:make less tight or firm
Examples:- loosen your collar and tie
Definition:
make less strict
Short Definition:make less strict
Examples:- his main mistake was to loosen monetary policy
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