ontspannen — meaning in English
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English meaning
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diversion
noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
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loose
adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
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relax
verb To rest and become free of tension, stress, or worry.
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relent
verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
Senses
ontspannen is used for these senses in English:
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diversion
The act of diverting.
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loose
Relaxed.
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relax
(transitive) To relieve (someone or someone's mind) of stress; to enable to rest; to calm down.
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relent
(dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
diversion — full definition
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noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
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noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
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noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
loose — full definition
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adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
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adj Not precise, exact, or strict.
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verb To set free or release from restraint.
