unloose

/'ʌn'lu:s/ Cách viết khác : (unloosen) /ʌn'lu:sn/
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unloose

He unlooses his sneakers before stepping onto the mat.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To release from restraint; to set free: To allow something that was confined, tied, or fastened to become free or loose.
    • To loosen or untie: To make something less tight, especially by undoing a fastening or knot.
    • To relax or slacken: To lessen the tension, grip, or control over something.
Usage and Examples
  • To release or set free:
    • The zookeeper will unloose the bird back into the wild.
    • He unloosed the dog from its leash.
  • To loosen or untie:
    • Please unloose the knot on this package.
    • She unloosed her hair from the tight braid.
  • To relax a grip or control:
    • He finally unloosed his hold on the rope.
    • The government unloosed its strict regulations.
Advanced Usage
  • "To unloose one's tongue": To cause someone to speak freely, often after being silent.
    • A few drinks unloosed his tongue, and he told us the whole story.
  • "To unloose a torrent of": To release a sudden, powerful outpouring of something (e.g., words, emotions, criticism).
    • The scandal unloosed a torrent of anger from the public.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unloosen (verb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "unloose."
    • He unloosened the straps.
  • Loose (verb/adjective): The root word. As a verb, it means to release. As an adjective, it means not tight.
    • Verb: They loosed the sails.
    • Adj: She wore a loose dress.
Synonyms
  • Release: To set free from confinement.
  • Untie: To undo a knot or fastening.
  • Loosen: To make less tight or firm.
  • Unfasten: To open or release a clasp, lock, or tie.
  • Unleash: To release from a leash or restraint, often with force.
Antonyms
  • Tie: To fasten or secure with a cord or string.
  • Bind: To tie or fasten tightly.
  • Restrain: To prevent from moving or acting freely.
  • Confine: To keep within limits; to imprison.
  • Tighten: To make something firmer or more secure.
Notes on Usage
  • Formality: "Unloose" is a somewhat literary or formal word. In everyday speech, "loosen," "untie," or "release" are more common.
  • Potential Confusion: "Unloose" does not mean "to make not loose" (i.e., to tighten). Its meaning is similar to "loosen." The "un-" prefix here is an intensifier, not a negator. It means "to do the action of loosing completely."
unloose

He unlooses his sneakers before stepping onto the mat.

Verb
  1. loosen the ties of
    • unloose your sneakers
  2. grant freedom to; free from confinement

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