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gevşemek — meaning in English

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English meaning

languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
loosen verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
unwind verb To relax and let go of stress after a busy or tense period.

Senses

gevşemek is used for these senses in English:

languish (intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
loosen (transitive) To make loose.
unwind (intransitive, colloquial) To relax; to chill out; to rest and become relieved of stress

loosen — full definition

verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
verb To relax or reduce restrictions.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Turkish words

durgunlaşmak sürünmek gevşetmek rahatlamak çözmek