let out

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let out

She let out a sigh of relief after finishing the exam.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To make (a garment) larger or looser, typically by adjusting or releasing a seam.
    • To allow or cause to leave or escape; to release from confinement or restraint.
    • To reveal or disclose (information); to make known something that was secret or private.
    • To emit or utter (a sound); to express audibly.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb (transitive):
    • The tailor can let out the waist of these trousers. (To make larger)
    • Please let the dog out into the garden. (To allow to leave)
    • He accidentally let out a secret about the surprise party. (To disclose)
    • She let out a scream when she saw the spider. (To utter a sound)
Advanced Usage

  • "to let out a lease": to grant or rent property under the terms of a lease.

    • The landlord decided to let out the apartment for a year.

  • "to let out that...": used to introduce a clause indicating disclosed information.

    • He let out that he was planning to resign.
Variants and Related Words
  • Letout (noun, rare): an instance of letting out, such as a release or a discharge.
  • Outlet (noun): a means of release or escape for a substance, emotion, or product. (Note: This is a related compound word, not a direct variant of the phrasal verb).
Synonyms
  • Release: to set free from confinement.
  • Disclose: to make known; reveal.
  • Emit: to produce and discharge (something, especially gas, radiation, or sound).
  • Utter: to make a sound with one's voice.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Let in: to allow to enter.

    • Open the window to let in some fresh air.

  • Let down: to fail to support or help someone; to lower.

    • He promised to help but let me down at the last minute.

  • Let on: to reveal information, often casually or inadvertently.

    • Don't let on that you know about the plan.
Related Idioms

  • Let the cat out of the bag: to reveal a secret, usually unintentionally.

    • I wanted the gift to be a surprise, but my brother let the cat out of the bag.

  • Let off steam: to release pent-up energy or strong emotion, often through vigorous activity or loud expression.

    • After the stressful meeting, he went for a run to let off steam.
let out

She let out a sigh of relief after finishing the exam.

Verb
  1. make (clothes) larger
    • Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight
  2. bring out of a specific state
  3. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
    • The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
    • The actress won't reveal how old she is
    • bring out the truth
    • he broke the news to her
    • unwrap the evidence in the murder case
  4. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
    • She let out a big heavy sigh
    • He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand

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