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/lɛt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a period of time during which one allows another person to use something.
The let of their vacation home is for two weeks.
verb
to allow or permit someone to do something.
Please let me know if you need any help.
to cause or make something happen.
Let the fire burn down before adding more wood.
to rent or lease something.
They decided to let their apartment to a new tenant.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'lettan' meaning 'to hinder, to allow'
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
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Slang Meanings
to let someone know
I'll let you know if I can make it.
let's get out of here
It's boring; let's let and find another place.