Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Loosen Up.
Loosen Up - as a verb
Cause to become unblocked
Example: "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unstuffHypernyms (Closely Related)
disengage12free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
Example: "Our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relax12Make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limber upBecome less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Example: "He relaxed in the hot tub"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompress17relax12slow downunbend9unwind10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to loosen up my muscles before I start exercising."
"She tried to loosen up the screw but it was stuck."
"The therapist told him to loosen up and relax his tense muscles."
"You should loosen up the soil before planting the seeds."
"The mechanic had to loosen up the rusted bolts to remove the engine."
