Lockern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lockern" is used as verb with the meaning of "loosen", "relax" or "slacken".

Essential properties of "lockern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: lockern
Simple past: lockerte
Participle: gelockert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "lockern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Loosen, relax, make less rigid"

Definition: "To make less rigid or looser, to relax."
Translation(s): loosen, relax, slacken, ease
Synonym(s): entspannen, lösen, lockern
Antonym(s): festigen, anziehen, straffen
Related word(s): Lockerung, locker

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Schrauben lockern.We need to loosen the screws.
Nach dem Training sollte man die Muskeln lockern.After training, one should relax the muscles.
Die Regierung plant, die Beschränkungen zu lockern.The government plans to ease the restrictions.

2.) "Reduce tension or pressure"

Definition: "To reduce tension or pressure in a situation."
Translation(s): ease, lighten, relieve, relax (tension)
Synonym(s): entspannen, erleichtern
Antonym(s): verschärfen, verstärken
Related word(s): Entspannung, Erleichterung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Witz kann die Stimmung lockern.A joke can lighten the mood.
Wir sollten die Atmosphäre im Büro lockern.We should relax the atmosphere in the office.
Ein Gespräch kann die Anspannung lockern.A conversation can relieve the tension.

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