to let off
[phrase form: let]
01
låta slippa, förlåta
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
Exempel
The teacher let the student off for forgetting their homework this time, but warned them of stricter consequences if it happens again.
Läraren lät eleven komma undan för att ha glömt sin läxa den här gången, men varnade dem för strängare konsekvenser om det händer igen.
02
avfyra, detonera
to cause an explosive weapon to discharge
Transitive: to let off an explosive
Exempel
The hunter let off a rifle shot in the direction of the deer.
Jägaren avlossade ett gevärsskott i riktning mot hjorten.
03
frita, släppa
to allow someone to be excused from a responsibility, obligation, or expectation
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let off sb
Exempel
The coach let the athlete off from training due to their recent injury.
Tränaren befriade atleten från träningen på grund av deras senaste skada.
