1. to make or become less tight, firm, or rigid
2. to make or become less strict or controlled

Examples

• She loosened her grip on the rope.
• The screws had loosened over time.
• He loosened his tie after the meeting.
• The government decided to loosen immigration restrictions.
• Can you loosen this jar lid for me?
• The coach loosened the team’s training schedule.
• The soil loosened after the rain.