Meaning & Definition of word "Let"

Let

/lɛt/

1. a period of time during which one allows another person to use something.
- Example: The let of their vacation home is for two weeks.

1. to allow or permit someone to do something.
- Example: Please let me know if you need any help.
2. to cause or make something happen.
- Example: Let the fire burn down before adding more wood.
3. to rent or lease something.
- Example: They decided to let their apartment to a new tenant.

Middle English, from Old English 'lettan' meaning 'to hinder, to allow'

let it be:

to allow things to happen as they are without interference

let's go:

a call to leave or start moving

let the cat out of the bag:

to reveal a secret inadvertently

allow:

to give permission for something to happen

permit:

to officially allow someone to do something

release:

to set free or allow to escape

Meaning: to let someone know

Example Sentence: I'll let you know if I can make it.

Meaning: let's get out of here

Example Sentence: It's boring; let's let and find another place.