(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints. / (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen. / (transitive) To make less tight, to loosen. / (intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.

(archery) The release of an arrow. / (obsolete) A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment. / (rugby) All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows

The quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut. / A relaxed state regarding principles or accuracy. / Moral laxity; licentiousness.

(idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control. / (slang, archaic) Out on a spree, or in search of adventure.

In a loose manner. / Not tightly. / Approximately. / Used to indicate an imprecise use of words; short for loosely speaking

present participle of loose

not tightly attached or held

simple past tense and past participle of loose off

(transitive, intransitive, informal) to fire (a weapon, or ammunition); to shoot (using a firearm) / (transitive, archaic) to unfasten, to loosen (chains, bonds, etc.)