Loosening

Pronunciation: /ˈluːsənɪŋ/

Definitions of loosening

verb the action of making something less tight or strict

Example Sentences

A1 I am loosening my shoelaces before taking off my shoes.

A2 She was loosening the knot in the rope to untangle it.

B1 The physical therapist recommended loosening up the muscles before starting the exercise routine.

B2 The chef was loosening the lid of the jar to open it more easily.

C1 The government is considering loosening the regulations on foreign investments.

C2 The company's new policy is aimed at loosening restrictions on employee work hours.

Examples of loosening in a Sentence

formal The engineer recommended the loosening of the screws to prevent any damage to the machinery.

informal I think we should try loosening the jar lid before we give up on opening it.

slang Dude, just loosen up and enjoy the party!

figurative She felt like she was finally loosening the grip of her past mistakes.

Grammatical Forms of loosening

• past tense: loosened
• plural: loosenings
• comparative: more loosening
• superlative: most loosening
• present tense: loosens
• future tense: will loosen
• perfect tense: have loosened
• continuous tense: is loosening
• singular: loosening
• positive degree: loosening
• infinitive: to loosen
• gerund: loosening
• participle: loosened

Origin and Evolution of loosening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loosening' originated from the Old English word 'losnian' which meant to make loose or slack.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loosening' has retained its original meaning of making something loose or slack, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe the relaxation or easing of something, such as tension or restrictions.