English-Latvian translations for loosen

Definition of loosen

• To make loose
• To become loose
• To disengage (a device that restrains
• To become unfastened or undone
• To free from restraint; to set at liberty
• To relieve from constipation; to promote defecation
• To create a breach or rift between (two parties
• To sail away (''from'the shore

Examples

• to loosen a knot; to loosen ones grip / hold on something
• After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt
• I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey

Related words

• looseness
• loosening
• loosened
• loosen up
• loosen the purse strings
• looseness of the bowels