loose

Describes something that is not firmly fixed in place, not tight, or free from confinement.

ruОписывает что-то, что не закреплено прочно, не тугое или свободное от ограничений.esDescribe algo que no está firmemente fijado, que no está apretado o que está libre de restricciones.frDécrit quelque chose qui n'est pas solidement fixé, pas serré, ou libre de contraintes.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht fest oder straff befestigt ist, nicht eng anliegt oder frei von Einschränkungen ist.ptDescreve algo que não está firmemente preso, que não está apertado ou que é livre de restrições. Em português, cobre sentidos como solto, frouxo, folgado, livre e vago.zh形容某物没有固定牢、不紧或不受限制；也可形容宽松、松散或自由的状态。arيصف شيئًا غير مثبَّت بإحكام أو غير مشدود أو غير مقيَّد، ويشمل أيضًا المعنى المجازي للتحرر من القيود.

1. Not firmly fixed A2 formal

   Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to move.

   • The screw is loose and needs tightening.
   • She had a loose tooth that wiggled.
   • The handle on the drawer is loose.

   ruНезакреплённыйesSuelto, no fijofrnon fixé, qui n'est pas fermement attachédeLockerptSoltozh松动的arغير مثبّت

   Synonyme: detachedfreelimpmovableshakyslackunattachedunfastenedunfixedunsecuredwobbly

   Antonyme: fastfirmfixedsecuretight

2. Not tight A2 formal

   Not fitting closely or tightly; baggy or slack.

   • He wore a loose shirt and comfortable jeans.
   • The rope was too loose to hold the boat.
   • Her pants felt loose after losing weight.

   ruСвободныйessuelto, holgadofrlâche, ampledeLockerptSoltozh宽松的arفضفاض

   Synonyme: baggydroopylaxloose-fittingsaggingslackslouchyunfastened

   Antonyme: close-fittingconstrictingsnugtauttight

3. Free or unrestrained B1 formal

   Not confined or restrained; free to move or act.

   • The dog got loose and ran into the park.
   • The prisoners were set loose after the trial.
   • She let her hair hang loose in the wind.

   ruСвободныйessuelto, librefrlibre, sans contraintedeFrei, ungezwungenptSoltozh自由的arطليق

   Synonyme: freeliberatedunboundunconfinedunfetteredunrestrained

   Antonyme: boundconfinedrestrainedrestricted

4. Not strict or exact B2 informal

   Not strict, precise, or careful in rules or behavior.

   • The translation was a loose interpretation of the original text.
   • He has a loose attitude towards deadlines.
   • The company has loose security protocols.

   ruНестрогийespoco estrictofrPeu strict, pas rigoureuxdeNicht strengptFlexívelzh不严格的arغير صارم

   Synonyme: approximatecarelessimpreciseinexactlaxlenientslacksloppyvague

   Antonyme: exactpreciserigorousstrictstringenttight

• looser comparative form
• loosest superlative form

An adverb meaning 'in a loose manner' or 'without tightness or constraint.' It is less common as an adverb than the adjective form, but appears in phrases like 'hang loose' or 'cut loose.'

ruНаречие, означающее 'свободно' или 'без тугой фиксации или ограничений'. Встречается реже, чем форма прилагательного, но используется в таких фразах, как 'hang loose' или 'cut loose'.esAdverbio que significa 'libremente' o 'sin fijación apretada o restricciones'. Es menos común que la forma adjetiva, pero se usa en frases como 'hang loose' o 'cut loose'.frAdverbe signifiant « librement » ou « sans fixation serrée ni contrainte ». Moins courant que la forme adjective, il s'emploie dans des expressions comme « hang loose » ou « cut loose ».deAdverb, das 'frei' oder 'ohne feste Fixierung oder Einschränkung' bedeutet. Es kommt seltener vor als die Adjektivform, wird aber in Wendungen wie 'hang loose' oder 'cut loose' verwendet.ptAdvérbio que significa 'livremente' ou 'sem fixação apertada ou restrições'. É menos comum que a forma adjetiva, mas aparece em expressões como 'hang loose' ou 'cut loose'.zh副词，表示“松地、不紧地”，或“不受约束地、随意地”。较少见，但用于如“hang loose”（放松）或“cut loose”（放纵）等短语中。arحال بمعنى 'بحرية' أو 'دون تثبيت محكم أو قيود'. ويقل استعماله مقارنة بالصفة، لكنه يرد في عبارات مثل 'hang loose' أو 'cut loose'.

1. In a loose manner B1 formal

   In a way that is not tight, fixed, or firmly attached.

   • The rope hung loose from the post.
   • She wore her hair hanging loose down her back.
   • The screw was screwed in too loose, causing the handle to wobble.

   ruСвободноesde manera sueltafrde manière lâchedeLockerptFrouxamentezh松弛地arبشكل غير محكم

   Synonyme: laxlylooselyslackly

   Antonyme: fastfirmlyfixedlysecurelytightly

• looser comparative form
• loosest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing, setting free, or making something less tight or confined.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по освобождению, отпусканию или ослаблению чего-либо.esVerbo utilizado para denotar la acción de liberar, soltar o aflojar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de libérer, relâcher ou détendre quelque chose, ou de défaire ce qui était attaché ou serré.deVerb, das das Lösen, Befreien oder Lockern von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. eine Verbindung öffnen, etwas festhalten nicht mehr festhalten oder etwas weniger straff machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de liberar, soltar ou afrouxar algo; também pode significar disparar, desferir ou deixar escapar.zh动词，表示释放、放开、解开或放松某物的动作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تحرير شيء أو إطلاقه أو إرخائه أو فكّ ارتباطه.

1. Release or set free B2 formal

   To set something or someone free from confinement or restraint.

   • The hunter loosed the arrow from his bow.
   • She loosed the dog from its leash.
   • He loosed the prisoners from their chains.

   ruОсвободитьessoltar, liberarfrlibérerdeFreilassenptLibertarzh释放arأطلق سراح

   Synonyme: freelet goliberatereleaseset freeunbindunleashuntie

   Antonyme: bindcapturecatchconfinedetainholdimprisonrestraintietrap

2. Untie or unfasten B2 formal

   To make something less tight or to undo a fastening.

   • He loosed the knot on the rope.
   • She loosed her grip on the handle.
   • The sailor loosed the sail from the mast.

   ruОслабитьesSoltar o desatarfrDétacher ou desserrerdeLockernptSoltar ou afrouxarzh松开arفَكّ أو إرخاء

   Synonyme: freeloosenreleaseslackenundounfastenunlooseuntie

   Antonyme: bindfastensecuretietighten

• loosed past participle
• loosed past simple
• loosing present participle
• looses third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: loose off