The opposite of implode is explode.
The opposite of definite is indefinite.
The opposite of gigantic is minuscule.
The opposite of known is unknown.
The opposite of capacity is empty
The opposite of retain (keep) could be lose or dispose of. The opposite of retain (hold) would be release, free, loosen, or unsecure.
Loosen up is the opposite of stiffen up.
In the context of a jammed nut or a jammed screw, the opposite of jam would be loosen or release. In the context of a traffic jam, the opposite would be flowing or freely flowing traffic. :)
The opposite of the adjective compact (compressed) would be uncondensed, or uncompressed.The opposite of to compact would be to decompress, expand, or loosen.*A common modern use of the term is synonymous with a smaller size, where the opposite would be large, bulky, or unwieldy.
To loosen the tension on a serpentine belt on a 2005 Grand Caravan 3.8L, turn the nut of the belt tension pulley to loosen it. Adjust the belt, then tighten the tension pulley by turning the nut in the opposite direction.
you loosen the bolts on the opposite sides of it. then, you change the alternater, and tighten the bolts.
You place the wrench end over the nut and turn in a clockwise direction to tighten it or the opposite to loosen it.
To tighten a left-handed nut, turn it counterclockwise. To loosen it, turn in clockwise. It's the opposite of a "regular" fastener.
Remove the cover of the parking break handle. On the back (opposite the button you push to release) there is a little nut to tighten and loosen.
how to loosen a tight nut
Loosen' Control was created in 2000.
Loosen My Strings was created in 1996.