Loosen

Example:He had to loosen the knot before he could pull the bow off.

Definition:To untie or relax a knot that has become tight.

Example:Before planting seeds, it's a good idea to loosen the soil with a hoe.

Definition:To make soil less compact, often to prepare it for planting or cultivation.

Example:She had become very full and decided to loosen her belt.

Definition:To make a belt looser by unfastening or adjusting its position.

Example:Grip the handle properly but don't grip too tightly; you should be able to loosen your grip just enough to let the object slide through easily.

Definition:To make a grip less tight.

Example:The company began to negotiate with the vendor to loosen the contract's terms in order to reduce future risks.

Definition:To make the terms of a contract less strict or less binding.

Example:The company has decided to loosen the purse strings and invest in new technology.

Definition:To be more willing to spend money.

Example:She had to loosen her belt so she could push herself up from the floor.

Definition:To free yourself by loosening your belt to stand up.

Example:Before moving the furniture, please loosen the fasteners so that it doesn't get damaged.

Definition:To make fasteners less tight or secure.

Example:She let go of the steering wheel for a moment, loosening her grip to perform a stretch.

Definition:To lessen the grip on the steering wheel.

Example:It's time to loosen your hold on the problem and consider a wide range of possibilities.

Definition:To take a less tight approach to solving a problem.