to let somebody or something loose
to let somebody or something loose
01
to allow someone to be completely free to do whatever they want
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idiom
Exempel
The director let the designers loose, and they completely transformed the space.
02
to free a person or an animal from imprisonment
Exempel
Due to a lack of evidence, the suspects were let loose by police.
to let loose something
01
to make a loud or sudden remark
Exempel
Huge floating factories as big as ocean-going vessels, spewing diesel smoke and letting loose a noise that carried for miles.
02
to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives
idiom
informellt
Exempel
During the battle, the soldiers were ordered to let loose a hail of bullets upon the enemy positions.
to let loose
01
to behave freely and enjoying oneself without restraints
Dialect
British
British![to [let] loose definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44294/original/?type=jpeg "to [let] loose definition and meaning")
Exempel
It's a love song and deals with letting loose, regardless how hard it is.
