let loose meaning

let loose as a verb

1. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
   • She let out a big heavy sigh
   • He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand

   Synonyms: utter, emit, let out

   Kinds: call, gibber, crow, trumpet, coo, shout, miaou, tsk, repeat, shoot, gurgle, cry

2. turn loose or free from restraint
   • let loose mines
   • Loose terrible plagues upon humanity

   Synonyms: unleash, loose

   Type of: let go of

let loose in a sentence

• I want to hurry and go out, so I can let loose and have fun.
• Let loose and have some fun.
• Lorenzo let loose his grip.
• I had to let loose a bit.

How to pronounce let loose

let loose is pronounced /lɛt luːs/ in British English and /lɛt lus/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.