The term 'turns loose' can be defined by four different crossword solutions: releases (8 letters), frees (5 letters), avoider (7 letters), and setsfree (8 letters). All of these words refer to the act of releasing something, whether it be a person, an animal, or an object. The act of releasing something implies that it was previously held in captivity or under some form of restriction. Therefore, the term 'turns loose' can be used to describe the action of freeing something from confinement.