loose
//luːs//
Adjective
Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.
The screw is loose and needs to be tightened.
Not fitting tightly or closely; having space between the object and what contains or covers it.
These pants are too loose for me.
Not held or tied together; not packaged or contained.
She bought some loose vegetables at the market.
Not strict, exact, or precise; relaxed or vague.
The plan is just a loose outline at this stage.
(of a person or their behavior) Promiscuous or morally unrestrained.
He was criticized for his loose morals and behavior.
Verb
To set free; release from restraint or constraint.
They loosed the dogs to chase the intruders.
To unfasten or untie something.
He loosed the rope that was tied around the box.
To fire or discharge (a weapon or projectile).
The archer loosed an arrow at the target.
Noun
The state of freedom or liberty; release from constraint.
The prisoner was finally set loose after ten years.