1. A physical or electrical connection that is not firmly attached or properly secured
The loose connection in the wire caused the lamp to flicker.
A conexão solta no fio fez a lâmpada piscar.
2. A weak or tenuous relationship or link between people, ideas, or things
There is only a loose connection between the two theories.
Existe apenas uma conexão fraca entre as duas teorias.
3. A technical malfunction resulting from improperly fastened components
The electrician found a loose connection that was preventing the circuit from working.
O eletricista encontrou uma conexão solta que impedia o circuito de funcionar.