let out

/lˈɛt ˈaʊt/

to let out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: let]

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

synonyms : break

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

synonyms : emit

make (clothes) larger

synonyms : widen

antonyms : take in

to express one's emotions, usually in a loud and uncontrollable way

synonyms : bring out

*** to allow a person or animal to leave somewhere, especially by opening a locked or closed door

Examples

1. We let out our basement apartment to a couple.

2. Startled by the sudden appearance of a ghost, he let out a cry of horror.

3. He let out a yawn, his mouth wide open.

4. So let out that frustration with this episode's App of the Week.