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to let out
[phrase form: let]
01
to reveal confidential information to the public
Transitive: to let out confidential information
02
to make a sudden, uncontrolled vocal sound as a reaction to an emotion
Transitive: to let out a vocal sound
03
to alter a garment to increase its overall size or looseness
Transitive: to let out a garment
04
to eliminate someone from a possibility or obligation
Transitive: to let out sb
05
to allow someone or something to exit a confined space
Transitive: to let out sb/sth
06
(of classes, movies, meetings, etc.) to reach an end, allowing participants to depart
Intransitive
let out
v
Example
The spy let out sensitive information to a foreign agent, compromising national security.
The careless employee let out the client's confidential information in a casual conversation, jeopardizing the business deal.
The celebrity's secret relationship was let out by a gossip magazine, creating a media frenzy.
The jail guard let out the prisoner for their daily exercise.
The teacher let out the students at the end of the school day.
