Pronunciation: /ˈluːsən ʌp/
verb to make something less tight or restricted
A1 I need to loosen up my shoelaces, they're too tight.
A2 After a long day at work, I like to loosen up by watching TV.
B1 The yoga instructor told us to loosen up our muscles before starting the class.
B2 I find it difficult to loosen up and relax in social situations.
C1 It's important to loosen up your writing style to connect with a wider audience.
C2 As a professional athlete, it's crucial to know how to loosen up before a big game.
adverb in a relaxed or less tense manner
A1 She told him to loosen up and enjoy the party.
A2 After a long day at work, he likes to loosen up by watching TV.
B1 In order to improve his flexibility, he decided to loosen up before exercising.
B2 Before giving a presentation, it's important to loosen up and relax to reduce nerves.
C1 Professional athletes often have specific routines to help them loosen up before a game.
C2 As a yoga instructor, she knows the importance of helping her students loosen up before attempting difficult poses.
formal In order to create a more relaxed atmosphere, it is important to encourage everyone to loosen up.
informal Hey, why don't you just loosen up and have some fun at the party?
slang Come on, dude, just loosen up and chill out for once.
figurative Sometimes you need to loosen up your grip on things in order to let life flow more easily.
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