Pesquisar
to let out
[phrase form: let]
01
deixar escapar, soltar
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
revelar, 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.
A fonte anônima dividou os detalhes da operação secreta do governo, causando um alvoroço político e tensões internacionais.
The hacker let the personal information of millions of users out, creating a privacy scandal and exposing individuals to potential identity theft or fraud.
O hacker revelou as informações pessoais de milhões de usuários, criando um escândalo de privacidade e expondo indivíduos a potenciais roubos de identidade ou fraudes.
03
soltar, alargar
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.
A costureira alargou as costuras do vestido para que ele coubesse na criança que estava crescendo.
The tailor let the sleeves of the jacket out to make them fit the wearer ’s longer arms.
O alfaiate soltou as mangas do casaco para ajustá-las aos braços mais longos do usuário.
04
deixar de fora, isentar
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.
O detetive informou a testemunha que seu álibi havia sido verificado, deixando-a de fora como suspeita do crime.
The witness statement lets the friend out, as it confirms that they were at the library during the time of the robbery.
A declaração da testemunha isenta o amigo, pois confirma que eles estavam na biblioteca durante o horário do roubo.
05
deixar sair, 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.
O guarda da prisão deixou sair o prisioneiro para o exercício diário.
The zookeeper let out the lioness for public viewing.
O tratador deixou a leoa sair para a exibição pública.
06
terminar, encerrar
(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.
O sino da escola tocou, sinalizando que o dia escolar tinha terminado, e os alunos saíram de suas salas de aula.
When the film let out, the audience began to exit the theater.
Quando o filme terminou, o público começou a sair do teatro.
