Definition of the word loosen

Definition of the word loosen

Pronunciation of vocabulary loosen

loosenverb
Nới lỏng
/ˈluːsn//ˈluːsn/

Origin of the word loosen

The word "loosen" has its roots in Old English, specifically "lōsian," meaning "to lose, to be lost, to perish." This word evolved into Middle English "losen," which further developed into the modern "loosen." The connection to the meaning of "to make less tight" comes from the idea of something losing its grip or hold. This sense of loosening a grip or bond evolved into the broader meaning of relaxing or making less tense.

Vocabulary summary loosen

type transitive verb

meaning loosen, loosen up, loosen up, loosen up

example to loosen a screw

meaning loosen (the soil)

meaning (medicine) laxative; expectorant

type journalize

meaning loosen, stretch, loosen, loosen up

example to loosen a screw

meaning (like) to loose someone's tongue ((see) loose)

Example of vocabulary loosennamespace

to make something less tight or strongly fixed; to become less tight or strongly fixed

làm cho cái gì đó bớt chặt chẽ hơn hoặc cố định chặt chẽ hơn; trở nên ít chặt chẽ hơn hoặc cố định mạnh mẽ

First loosen the nuts, then take off the wheel.
Đầu tiên hãy nới lỏng các đai ốc, sau đó tháo bánh xe ra.
The rope holding the boat loosened.
Sợi dây giữ thuyền đã lỏng ra.

to make a piece of clothing, hair, etc. loose, when it has been tied or fastened

làm cho một mảnh quần áo, tóc, v.v... lỏng lẻo khi nó đã được buộc hoặc buộc chặt

She loosened her hair so that it fell over her shoulders.
Cô xõa tóc để nó xõa xuống vai.

to hold somebody/something less tightly

giữ ai/cái gì ít chặt hơn

He loosened his grip and let her go.
Anh nới lỏng vòng tay và để cô đi.
The military regime has not loosened its hold on power.
Chế độ quân sự vẫn chưa nới lỏng việc nắm giữ quyền lực.

to make something weaker or less carefully managed than before

làm cho cái gì đó yếu đi hoặc được quản lý kém cẩn thận hơn trước