let off
let
lɛt
let
off
ɔf
awf
British pronunciation
/lˈɛt ˈɒf/

Définition et signification de « let off » en anglais

to let off
[phrase form: let]
01

laisser partir, épargner

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
Exemples
The teacher let the student off with a detention for their prank, considering it a harmless act of mischief.
Le professeur a laissé partir l'élève avec une retenue pour leur farce, la considérant comme un acte de malice inoffensif.
02

déclencher, faire partir

to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
to let off definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The careless individual let a firecracker off in a crowded area, causing panic and chaos.
L'individu négligent a fait partir un pétard dans une zone bondée, provoquant panique et chaos.
03

dispenser, libérer

to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to let off sb
example
Exemples
The manager let the employee off from work to attend their child's school play.
Le manager a laissé partir l'employé du travail pour assister à la pièce de théâtre de leur enfant à l'école.
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