loosen up

phrasal verb

Meaning

Become more relaxed, less tense, or more flexible.

Examples

She needed a few minutes to loosen up before she felt comfortable enough to start the presentation.
The coach told the players to jog around the field to loosen up their legs.

Synonyms: relax, unwind, decompress, mellow out

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loosen up

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: ˈluːsən ʌp

Definition

Become more relaxed, less tense, or more flexible.

Examples

She needed a few minutes to loosen up before she felt comfortable enough to start the presentation.
The coach told the players to jog around the field to loosen up their legs.
A glass of wine often helps him loosen up at social gatherings.

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