Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cut-loose

Phrasal Verb
/kʌt luːs/
Definition
To release someone from obligations or restrictions; to allow someone to be free or to act independently.
Examples
  • After years of being tied down, she decided to cut loose and travel the world.
  • He felt it was time to cut loose from his old job and explore new opportunities.
Meaning
This phrase often conveys the idea of giving someone the freedom to pursue their own path or to stop controlling them.
Synonyms
  • release
  • set free
  • liberate