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to let out
[phrase form: let]
01
soltar, dejar escapar
to make a sudden, uncontrolled vocal sound as a reaction to an emotion
Transitive: to let out a vocal sound
Example
The injured child let out a piercing scream of pain, alerting their parents to their distress.
The crowd let out a collective gasp of surprise as the magician performed an unexpected illusion.
02
filtrar, divulgar
to reveal confidential information to the public
Transitive: to let out confidential information
Example
The anonymous source let the details of the government's secret operation out, causing a political uproar and international tensions.
The hacker let the personal information of millions of users out, creating a privacy scandal and exposing individuals to potential identity theft or fraud.
03
soltar, ampliar
to alter a garment to increase its overall size or looseness
Transitive: to let out a garment
Example
The seamstress let out the seams of the dress to make it fit the growing child.
The tailor let the sleeves of the jacket out to make them fit the wearer ’s longer arms.
04
eximir, liberar
to eliminate someone from a possibility or obligation
Transitive: to let out sb
Example
The detective informed the witness that their alibi had been verified, letting them out as a suspect in the crime.
El detective informó al testigo que su coartada había sido verificada, eximiéndolo como sospechoso del crimen.
The witness statement lets the friend out, as it confirms that they were at the library during the time of the robbery.
La declaración del testigo exime al amigo, ya que confirma que estaban en la biblioteca durante el momento del robo.
05
dejar salir, soltar
to allow someone or something to exit a confined space
Transitive: to let out sb/sth
Example
The jail guard let out the prisoner for their daily exercise.
The zookeeper let out the lioness for public viewing.
06
terminar, finalizar
(of classes, movies, meetings, etc.) to reach an end, allowing participants to depart
Intransitive
Example
The school bell rang, signaling that the school day had let out, and students erupted from their classrooms.
Sonó el timbre de la escuela, señalando que el día escolar había terminado, y los estudiantes estallaron de sus aulas.
When the film let out, the audience began to exit the theater.
Cuando la película terminó, la audiencia comenzó a salir del teatro.
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