loose off

The phrase "loose off" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the action of firing a weapon.

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Definition

B2Informal

(informal)To fire a weapon or discharge ammunition.

Example

He loosed off a few shots into the air to scare away the intruders.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "loose off":

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