Definitions

1. verb

to come loose or free from something that holds or confines

“She had to unloosen the tight knot before she could open the box.”

2. verb

to make or become less tight or constricted

“The exercise helped to unloosen my stiff muscles after the long flight.”

3. verb

to remove or release something that was previously held or confined

“The fire department worked to unloosen the trapped driver from the wreckage.”

4. verb

to free or release something from its usual or normal position or state

“The weather forecast helped to unloosen the tight grip of the drought on the region.”

5. verb

to make or become less restricted or confined in one’s thoughts or emotions

“The therapy helped to unloosen the patient’s fear and anxiety.”

6. verb

to make or become less formal or restricted in one’s behavior or manner

“The relaxed atmosphere helped to unloosen the formal atmosphere of the meeting.”

7. verb

to make or become less complex or complicated

“The simplified plan helped to unloosen the complex web of bureaucratic red tape.”