loose off
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
to fire (a weapon, or ammunition); to shoot (using a firearm)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They loosed off a couple of rounds at the enemy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to unfasten, to loosen (chains, bonds, etc.)
Register: archaic
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “loose off” mean?
to fire (a weapon, or ammunition); to shoot (using a firearm)
Is “loose off” formal or informal?
loose off is generally informal.