Untighten

Pronunciation: /ˈənˈtaɪtən/

Untighten (verb)

  1. To make something less tight by pulling it apart or loosening it, so it can move or be removed.
  2. To become less tight, or to cause something to become less tight, after being pulled or fastened.

Examples

  • Please untighten the knot before you pull the rope.
  • She untightened the knot and the package opened easily.