loosened

• Describe algo que ha sido hecho menos apretado, firme o estricto, o que se ha soltado o desatado.

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.

   aflojado

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

   Sinónimosrelaxedslackundoneunfasteneduntied

   Antónimosfastenedtauttight

2. Relaxed or less strictB2formal

   Having become less rigid, severe, or controlled.

   aflojado, menos estricto

   • 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.

   Sinónimoseasedlooserelaxedslacksoftened

   Antónimoshardenedintensifiedstrict

3. Straightened outB2informal

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

   desenredado, desliado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisentangleduntangled

• Hacer que algo esté menos apretado, tenso o firme, o volverse menos apretado, tenso o firme.

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.

   aflojar

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

   Sinónimoseaselooserelaxreleaseslacken

   Antónimostighten

2. Make less strict or severeB2formal

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

   aflojar (restricciones)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosalleviateeaselessenmitigatemoderatereducerelaxslackensoftentemper

   Antónimosstiffenstrengthentighten

3. Become less tight or strictB2formal

   To become less tight, fixed, or severe.

   Aflojarse

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

   Sinónimoseaselet uploosen uprelaxslacken

   Antónimosconstrictstiffentighten

4. Disentangle fibersC1formal

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

   Separar y levantar fibras

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

   Sinónimoscardcombflufftease

   Antónimosentanglefeltmattangle

5. Make less denseC1formal

   To reduce the density or compactness of something.

   Aflojar, hacer menos denso

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

   Sinónimosaeratebreak upfluffrarefy

   Antónimoscompactcompresscondensepacksolidify

Variantes phrasalloosen up