loose

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not held in place securely; likely to fall or move.

adj. not securely attached or fastened in place; liable to become detached.

日本語:緩い※

“Be careful on the stairs because one of the wooden boards is loose.”

“The mechanic discovered a loose bolt in the engine housing that had been causing the unusual vibration during high-speed travel.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. not precise or strictly accurate.

adj. lacking precision, exactness, or strict adherence to a set of rules or facts.

日本語:大まか※

“The movie is a loose translation of a very famous historical novel.”

“The journalist provided a loose summary of the closed-door negotiations, focusing on the general atmosphere rather than specific policy agreements.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not tied up or kept in a cage.

adj. not confined, imprisoned, or tethered; free from physical restraint.

“The neighbor's dog is loose again and running around the park.”

“Authorities warned residents to stay indoors after reports that several exotic animals were loose following the storm damage at the sanctuary.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to let something go or set it free from a trap or grip.

v. to set free from restraints or to release a projectile.

Español:soltar

“The archer took a deep breath and loosed the arrow at the target.”

“The commander loosed his cavalry upon the retreating flank, hoping to end the engagement before nightfall.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Sports Technical · British English

n. the part of a rugby game where the ball is moving and not in a set position.

n. the phase of play in rugby where the ball is in open play rather than in a scrum or line-out.

“He is a very fast player who performs best in the loose.”

“The flanker's ability to dominate in the loose proved decisive during the final twenty minutes of the match.”