Let loose something
verb
To release or free something or someone.
The farmer let loose the chickens in the field.
Often appears as...
- let loose the dogs
- let loose prisoners
verb
To allow something to happen freely, especially to allow emotions or qualities to become powerful.
He let loose his anger at the unfairness of the situation.
Often appears as...
- let loose anger
- let loose feelings
verb
To act without restraint and enjoy oneself.
After a hard week of work, it was time to let loose and have fun.
Often appears as...
- let loose at a party
- let loose with friends
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To release or free something or someone.
The farmer let loose the chickens in the field.
Often appears as...
- let loose the dogs
- let loose prisoners
verb
To allow something to happen freely, especially to allow emotions or qualities to become powerful.
He let loose his anger at the unfairness of the situation.
Often appears as...
- let loose anger
- let loose feelings
verb
To act without restraint and enjoy oneself.
After a hard week of work, it was time to let loose and have fun.
Often appears as...
- let loose at a party
- let loose with friends
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Release
Mainly used when talking about freeing from physical constraints or enclosures.
After mending its wing, we let loose the bird into the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal and Figurative
Can describe actual release or freedom as well as figuratively giving room to grow.
The company let loose its developers' potential by providing training.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Release
Mainly used when talking about freeing from physical constraints or enclosures.
After mending its wing, we let loose the bird into the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal and Figurative
Can describe actual release or freedom as well as figuratively giving room to grow.
The company let loose its developers' potential by providing training.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Release
Mainly used when talking about freeing from physical constraints or enclosures.
After mending its wing, we let loose the bird into the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal and Figurative
Can describe actual release or freedom as well as figuratively giving room to grow.
The company let loose its developers' potential by providing training.
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