Pronunciation: /luːs/
verb to set free; release
A1 The rope is loose and needs to be tightened.
A2 She always wears loose clothing in the summer.
B1 Please make sure to not loose your keys again.
B2 The company decided to loose some of its employees due to budget cuts.
C1 The government is trying to loose regulations to promote economic growth.
C2 The athlete had to loose weight in order to compete in the lower weight class.
adjective not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
A1 The dog's collar was loose and kept slipping off.
A2 She tied her hair back with a loose ponytail.
B1 The screws on the chair were loose, causing it to wobble.
B2 The dress had a loose fit, making it comfortable to wear.
C1 The company had loose regulations regarding employee conduct.
C2 The political party's platform was criticized for being too loose and lacking specifics.
formal The bolt was loose and needed to be tightened immediately.
informal I always feel more comfortable in loose clothing.
slang I can't believe you're still hanging out with that loose cannon.
figurative After the breakup, she felt like a loose thread in the fabric of her life.
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