Lahtikeeratud

Lahtikeeratud is an Estonian term that translates to "unscrewed" or "loosened" in English. It is often used to describe a situation where something that was previously fixed or tightly held has become loose, open, or detached. This can apply to physical objects, such as a screw that has come undone, or to more abstract concepts, like a plan or a rule that has been relaxed or abandoned.

The term can be used in a literal sense, for example, describing a lahtikeeratud bolt on a piece of machinery. In this context, it implies a need for tightening or repair to restore the object's function. Figuratively, lahtikeeratud can refer to a loosening of control or discipline. For instance, if a school's rules become less strict, one might say the rules have become lahtikeeratud. Similarly, a complex problem that has been simplified or made more accessible could be described as lahtikeeratud. The specific meaning is usually clear from the context in which the word is used. It generally denotes a state of having been made less confined or rigid.