Definitions

1. adjective

not tight or securely fastened; not firm or stable

“The loose thread on my shirt needed to be sewn.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is not securely fastened or fixed in place

“There’s a loose board on the floor that needs to be nailed down.”

3. verb

to make or become less tight or securely fastened

“I need to loosen the screws before I can take it apart.”

4. verb

to make or become less strict or severe

“The rules were loosened during the summer months.”