Phrasal Verb 'Loose'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Loose'.

Loose off

Meaning: Fire bullets

Example: They LOOSED several rounds OFF at the police.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Loose on

Meaning: Release or allow something bad to affect someone

Example: They LOOSED the investigators ON their enemies.

Notes:

• Separable [obligatory]
• International English

Loose upon

Meaning: Release or allow something bad to affect someone

Example: They LOOSED the reporters UPON the family even thought they had done nothing.

Notes:

• Separable [obligatory]
• International English