loosening

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess des Lockerns, Lockerwerdens oder Nachlassens bezeichnet, wodurch etwas weniger fest, straff oder streng wird, oder den Fall, dass Kontrolle oder Stärke nachlassen.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something less tight, firm, or strict, or an instance of control or strength weakening.

1. Weakening of control or strengthB2formal

   An occurrence where control, restrictions, or strength become less strict or powerful.

   Lockerung

   • The loosening of trade regulations boosted the economy.
   • There was a gradual loosening of the dictator's grip on power.
   • The loosening of safety standards led to several accidents.

   Synonymeabatementeasingletupmitigationmoderationreductionrelaxationslackeningweakening

   Antonymehardeningreinforcementstrengtheningtightening

2. Act of making less tightB1formal

   The act of making something physically less tight or firm.

   Lockerung

   • The loosening of the knot allowed the rope to slide free.
   • He felt a loosening of the tension in his shoulders after the massage.
   • The loosening of the screws caused the shelf to wobble.

   Synonymeeasingrelaxationreleaseslackeningunfastening

   Antonymetightening

• Etwas weniger fest oder straff machen oder lockern; auch: sich lockern oder nachgeben.

To make something less tight or firm, or to become less tight or firm.

1. Make less tight or firmB1formal

   To cause something to become less tight, fixed, or firmly held.

   Lockern

   • He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
   • She loosened the jar lid with a cloth.
   • The mechanic loosened the bolts on the wheel.

   Synonymeeaselooserelaxreleaseslacken

   Antonymetighten

2. Make less strict or severeB2formal

   To reduce the strictness, severity, or intensity of rules, restrictions, or control.

   Lockern

   • The government decided to loosen the lockdown restrictions.
   • The teacher loosened the deadline for the assignment.
   • They loosened the rules on dress code at the office.

   Synonymealleviateeaselessenmitigatemoderatereducerelaxslackensoftentemper

   Antonymestiffenstrengthentighten

3. Become less tight or strictB2formal

   To become less tight, fixed, or severe.

   Sich lockern

   • His grip on the rope loosened as he grew tired.
   • The regulations loosened over time.
   • Her muscles loosened after a warm bath.

   Synonymeeaselet uploosen uprelaxslacken

   Antonymeconstrictstiffentighten

4. Disentangle fibersC1formal

   To separate and raise the fibers of a material, such as wool or cotton.

   Fasern auflockern

   • The machine loosens the wool fibers before spinning.
   • She loosened the cotton to make it softer.
   • The process loosens the fibers for better weaving.

   Synonymecardcombflufftease

   Antonymeentanglefeltmattangle

5. Make less denseC1formal

   To reduce the density or compactness of something.

   Auflockern

   • The gardener loosened the soil before planting.
   • He loosened the packed sand with a rake.
   • The mixture loosens the clay for easier molding.

   Synonymeaeratebreak upfluffrarefy

   Antonymecompactcompresscondensepacksolidify

Phrasal-Variantenloosen up