loosen in German
loosen in German is lösen, lockern — loosen means to make something less tight, or to become less tight.
loosen in German
lösen
(transitive) To make loose.
lockern
(transitive) To make loose.
What does "loosen" mean?
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verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
"He loosened his tie after the long meeting."
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verb To relax or reduce restrictions.
"The new policy loosens the rules on remote working."
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loosen in a sentence
- He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
- The screws had loosened over time.
- The new policy loosens the rules on remote working.
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What is "loosen" in German?
"loosen" in German is lösen, lockern. loosen means: To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
How do you use "loosen" in a sentence?
Example: "He loosened his tie after the long meeting." In German, "loosen" is lösen, lockern.
Are there other ways to say "loosen" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "loosen": lösen, lockern.
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