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British pronunciation/lˈɛt/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɛt/

Definition & Meaning of "let"

to let
01

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

to let definition and meaning
1.1

to allow someone or something to pass in a specific direction

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Let me through.
The security guard let the workers into the building after checking their badges.
1.2

to not prevent something from happening, or provide conditions that enable it

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He let the door slam behind him.
Let the paint dry completely before applying the second coat.
She let herself be talked into buying a new car.
I let myself be lured into buying the expensive shoes.
They let the fire burn out on its own.
02

to allow someone to use one's property in exchange for an amount paid regularly

to let definition and meaning
03

used to politely make or respond to suggestions, or give instructions or remarks

04

used for politely offering help to someone

05

used for expressing that one is not worried or frightened about someone doing a certain thing

06

used for expressing a strong wish for something to take place or be the case

07

used for expressing that one is assuming something to be the case in order to form a theory or to calculate something

Let
01

an act of renting a house, apartment, room, etc.; an apartment, a house, or a piece of land that is can be rented

02

(racket sports) a serve that doesn't count because of a small problem, like the ball hitting the net or a distraction, and is played again

03

a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

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The teacher let the students leave early due to the snowstorm.
Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes before scooping.
Please let me finish my sentence before interrupting.
Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.
I will let you borrow my book if you promise to return it.
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