unloosen

• Verbe rare ou vieilli signifiant desserrer ou défaire quelque chose de fixé ou de lié ; souvent considéré comme une forme redondante du verbe 'desserrer' ou 'délier'.

An obsolete or rare verb meaning to loosen or undo something that is fastened or tied; often considered a redundant form of 'loosen'.

1. Free from confinementC2formal

   To release someone or something from a state of being tied up, trapped, or restricted.

   Libérer de toute contrainte

   • The guard unloosened the prisoner's chains.
   • She unloosened the bird from its cage.
   • They unloosened the boat from the dock.

   Synonymesdisengageextricatefreelooseloosenreleaseunbindunchainunfastenunleashuntie

   Antonymesbindconfinefastenfetterleashrestrainsecureshackletethertie

2. Loosen ties or bondsC2formal

   To make something less tight or secure, such as a knot, rope, or fastening.

   Défaire ou relâcher un lien

   • He unloosened the knot on the package.
   • She unloosened her grip on the handle.
   • The sailor unloosened the rope from the cleat.

   Synonymesloosenreleaseslackenunbindundounfastenuntie

   Antonymesbindfastensecuretietighten