On The Loose (Adjective)
Meaning
Having escaped, especially from confinement; "a convict still at large"; "searching for two escaped prisoners"; "dogs loose on the streets"; "criminals on the loose in the neighborhood".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A wild animal was on the loose in the city center causing concern for public safety.
- Police were searching for two suspects on the loose after the violent robbery.
- The escaped convict was on the loose in the nearby woods, prompting residents to lock their doors and windows.
- With several vicious dogs on the loose in the neighborhood, people were advised to stay indoors until further notice.
- A warning was issued after multiple prisoners were discovered on the loose from the maximum-security prison.