loosen up Antonyms
Meaning of loosen up
loosen up (v)
cause to become unblocked
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
cause to feel relaxed
loosen up Sentence Examples
- The coach instructed the team to loosen up their muscles before the game.
- The rusty bolts refused to loosen up, hindering the repair.
- The therapist suggested deep breathing exercises to loosen up the patient's tense muscles.
- After a long day of work, the worker loosened up by taking a warm bath.
- The politician's tone softened as she loosened up during the interview.
- The band loosened up their performance over time, gaining confidence on stage.
- The stubborn knot refused to loosen up, despite my best efforts.
- The new student began to loosen up and make friends after the initial awkwardness.
- The tension in the room loosened up as the participants engaged in laughter and games.
- The strict rules loosened up slightly over the years, allowing for more flexibility.
FAQs About the word loosen up
cause to become unblocked, become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner, make one's body limber or suppler by stretching,
facilitate,accelerate, grease, promote, ease, simplify, smooth, improve, forward, unclog
complicate, impede, impede, hinder, complicate, hinder, aggravate, worsen, aggravate, retard
The coach instructed the team to loosen up their muscles before the game.
The rusty bolts refused to loosen up, hindering the repair.
The therapist suggested deep breathing exercises to loosen up the patient's tense muscles.
After a long day of work, the worker loosened up by taking a warm bath.
