loosen
verb
to become or make something less firmly fixed in position
Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word
verb
to become straighter or looser after being wrapped around something else, or to make something do this
verb
to pull something such as a rope or a belt until it is straighter or until it fits more tightly around something
verb
to turn something such as a screw or a lid until it is tight and you cannot turn it any more
verb
if something such as a rope or a chain tightens, it becomes straighter or it fits more tightly around something
|
|
using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
BuzzWord ArticleOpen Dictionary
… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
add a wordBlog
A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.
global English and language change from our blog
|
|