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die Auflockerung

loosening, relaxation, easing (of restrictions)

Die Auflockerung der Muskeln ist wichtig.

The loosening of the muscles is important.

Die Regierung kündigte eine Auflockerung der Regeln an.

The government announced an easing of the rules.

((Auflockerung)) ((et2)) easing/loosening of sth. The easing of the strict rules was welcomed.

Synonyms: Lockerung, Entspannung; Antonym: Verschärfung (tightening)

From the verb 'auflockern' (to loosen). 'Auf-' + adjective 'locker' (loose) + '-ung' (noun suffix). The act of making something loose.

Imagine making something that is locked up 'locker' (looser). 'Auf-locker-ung'.

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