← Back to Dictionary

Loosen

1 / 3
🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Loosen

Verb · /ˈluː.sən/

Definition
To make or become less tight, firm, or fixed; to relax or slacken something; to make or become less strict, severe, or controlled; to free from restraint.
Origin
From loose (from Old Norse lauss — free, loose, unattached) + -en (the causative suffix forming verbs meaning to make or become). Loose itself derives from Old Norse lauss, from Proto-Germanic *lausaz, related to Latin laxus (loose, slack). Loosen has been in English since the 14th century.
Ready
🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Loosen in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

Ready
🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Loosen — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

Ready