loosen

English

/ˈluːsn̩/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make loose.
  • (intransitive) To become loose.
  • (transitive) To disengage (a device that restrains).
  • (intransitive) To become unfastened or undone.
  • (transitive) To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
  • (transitive) To relieve (the bowels) from constipation; to promote defecation.
  • (transitive) To create a breach or rift between (two parties).
  • (intransitive) To sail away (from the shore).

Etymology

Suffix from English loose.

Origin

English

loose

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms