LOOSEN UP
\lˈuːsən ˈʌp], \lˈuːsən ˈʌp], \l_ˈuː_s_ə_n ˈʌ_p]\
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become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
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become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"
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cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"
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cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!"
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make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity
By Princeton University
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become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
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prepare for strenuous physical activity
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become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"
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cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"
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cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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unjust enrichment
- legal doctrine stating person receives money or other through no effort of his own, at expense another, recipient should return to rightful owner, even if property was not obtained illegally. Most courts will order that the be returned party who has suffered loss brings a lawsuit. 1. Benefit retention with no consideration of return where it can be reasonably expected. 2. Money obtained that is not a gift the beneficiary needs to make restitution for.