How to Pronounce "turn loose"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɫus
TURN-LOOS
tˈɜːn/ /lˈuːs
TURN-LOOS
Definition
To let something or someone go free, or to release control over them. Can be used literally (physically letting go) or figuratively (giving freedom or allowing to act freely).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɫus
British English
tˈɜːn/ /lˈuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-LOOS
UK
TURN-LOOS
Listen in Context
Please turn loose the puppy so it can play.
They decided to turn loose the birds after the rescue.
The police refused to turn loose the suspect without evidence.
When you turn loose your imagination, amazing things can happen.