Meaning of the word liberalizing in English

What does liberalizing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

liberalizing

US /ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Verb

making something, such as laws or attitudes, less strict or more open

Example:
The government is considering liberalizing trade policies.
Many countries are liberalizing their drug laws.