Atlaisvinti

Atlaisvinti is a Lithuanian verb. It translates to "to loosen," "to free," "to release," or "to relieve" in English. The specific nuance of the word depends on the context in which it is used.

In a physical sense, atlaisvinti can refer to loosening a knot, a bolt, or any object that is tightly bound. For instance, one might atlaisvinti užsegimą (loosen a clasp) or atlaisvinti varžtą (loosen a bolt).

Figuratively, atlaisvinti can mean to free someone or something from a constraint, whether it be physical, emotional, or mental. For example, atlaisvinti nuo pareigų (to relieve of duties) or atlaisvinti protą (to clear one's mind) are common uses. It can also describe the act of releasing something, such as releasing a bird or releasing a prisoner.

In a medical or physiological context, atlaisvinti can relate to relieving pain or discomfort, such as atlaisvinti raumenis (to relax muscles) or atlaisvinti įtampą (to relieve tension). The verb is derived from the adjective "laisvas," meaning "free" or "loose." Its grammatical form is the first person singular future tense of the verb atlaisvinti.