loosened

• Описывает что-то, что было сделано менее тугим, прочным или строгим.

Describes something that has been made less tight, firm, or strict.

1. Made less tightB1formal

   Having been loosened so that it is no longer tight or binding.

   Ослабленный

   • The loosened belt hung around his waist.
   • She adjusted the loosened screws on the chair.
   • The loosened knot finally came undone.

   Synonymsrelaxedslackundoneunfasteneduntied

   Antonymsfastenedtauttight

2. Relaxed or less strictB2formal

   Having become less rigid, severe, or controlled.

   Ослабленный

   • His loosened grip on the steering wheel made the drive smoother.
   • The loosened rules allowed for more creative freedom.
   • A loosened dress code made the office feel friendlier.

   Synonymseasedlooserelaxedslacksoftened

   Antonymshardenedintensifiedstrict

3. Straightened outB2informal

   Having been untangled, freed from a tangled or confused state.

   Распутанный

   • After a few tugs, the loosened necklace chain lay straight.
   • The loosened cables were rerouted neatly.
   • He worked until every loosened thread in the argument was clarified.

   Synonymsdisentangleduntangled

• Сделать что-то менее тугим или прочным, или стать менее тугим или прочным.

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.

   Ослабить

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

   Synonymseaselooserelaxreleaseslacken

   Antonymstighten

2. Make less strict or severeB2formal

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

   Ослабить

   • 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.

   Synonymsalleviateeaselessenmitigatemoderatereducerelaxslackensoftentemper

   Antonymsstiffenstrengthentighten

3. Become less tight or strictB2formal

   To become less tight, fixed, or severe.

   Ослабнуть

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

   Synonymseaselet uploosen uprelaxslacken

   Antonymsconstrictstiffentighten

4. Disentangle fibersC1formal

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

   Разрыхление волокон

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

   Synonymscardcombflufftease

   Antonymsentanglefeltmattangle

5. Make less denseC1formal

   To reduce the density or compactness of something.

   Разрыхлить

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

   Synonymsaeratebreak upfluffrarefy

   Antonymscompactcompresscondensepacksolidify

Phrasal variantsloosen up