getloose

verb
UK /ɡɛt luːs/
US /ɡɛt luːs/

To get loose means to become free or not held tight.

The dog got loose from its leash and ran around the park.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To become unfastened or untied.

My shoelace got loose while I was running.

3. To relax and stop being stiff or formal.

After the meeting, everyone got loose and started joking around.

4. To become less tight or firm.

The jar lid got loose after I ran it under hot water.