let loose

idiom

: to allow (someone or something) to move or go freely

He let the dogs loose in the courtyard.

cattle let loose to graze on the green fields

—often used figuratively

a director who's willing to let her actors loose to interpret their roles however they see fit

how to stop the violence that has been let loose on the city

: to produce (something, such as a cry) in a sudden and forceful way

The crowd let loose an enormous groan when the pass was intercepted.

She let loose (with) a scream.

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For a long time, Moxam waited for the right moment to morph into Diana Ross’s mountain of curls (as if let loose from a set of extra-large curlers) from the G.I.T. on Broadway television special. —

India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 Taylor hopes such future solutions can help humans coexist with glacial lakes, even if the lakes occasionally let loose. —

Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024 Janelle James, Gigi Goode, Sir John, Jackie Aina and Symone were among the guests that turned up — and let loose until the early morning hours. —

Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 Beginners receive lessons, while serious riders can let loose on a network of trails. —

Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for let loose