to let off
Pronunciation
/lˈɛt ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/lˈɛt ˈɒf/

Definice a význam slova „let off“ v angličtině

to let off
[phrase form: let]
01

nechat jít, odpustit

to not punish someone for a wrongdoing, or only give them a light punishment
Transitive: to let off sb with a small punishment | to let off sb for a wrongdoing
to let off definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The parent let the child off for breaking a vase, understanding that it was an accident and not a deliberate act of mischief.
Rodič nechal být dítě za rozbití vázy, chápaje, že to byla nehoda a nikoli úmyslný čin neplechy.
The teacher let the student off with a detention for their prank, considering it a harmless act of mischief.
Učitel nechal studenta odjet s trestem za jejich žert, považujíc to za neškodný čin neplechy.
02

vypálit, odpálit

to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
to let off definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The soldiers let off a barrage of artillery fire during the battle.
Vojáci vypálili dělostřeleckou palbu během bitvy.
The careless individual let a firecracker off in a crowded area, causing panic and chaos.
Neopatrný jedinec odpálil dělobuch v přeplněné oblasti, což způsobilo paniku a chaos.
03

osvobodit, propustit

to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to let off sb
example
Příklady
The teacher let the students off early for the day due to the unexpected snowfall.
Učitel propustil studenty dříve kvůli nečekanému sněžení.
The manager let the employee off from work to attend their child's school play.
Manažer uvolnil zaměstnance z práce, aby mohl navštívit školní hru svého dítěte.
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