let

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let

A tennis serve hits the net and lands correctly, so the umpire calls a let.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To allow or permit: To not prevent or forbid; to give permission for something to happen.
    • To cause to happen: To actively or passively enable an action or condition.
    • To rent out: To grant the use of property or land to someone in return for payment.
Usage
  • Basic Permission: Use "let" to express permission, often followed by an object and a base verb (infinitive without "to").
    • She let her son stay up late.
    • Please let me help you.
  • Causative Use: Use "let" to indicate causing or enabling a situation.
    • He let the cat out of the bag. (He caused the secret to be revealed.)
    • Don't let the soup boil.
  • Renting Property: Use "let" (especially in British English) to mean renting out property.
    • They are letting their apartment for the summer.
Examples
  • Permission:
    • My parents won't let me go to the concert.
    • The teacher let the students leave early.
  • Causative:
    • I opened the window to let in some fresh air.
    • He accidentally let the dog escape.
  • Renting:
    • The sign on the house says "To let."
Advanced Usage
  • "Let alone": Used to emphasize that something is even less likely or possible than something else already mentioned.
    • He can't afford a car, let alone a house.
  • "Let go": To release one's grip; to dismiss from a job; to stop thinking about something.
    • She finally let go of the past.
    • The company had to let go of 50 employees.
  • "Let it be": To leave a situation as it is; to not interfere.
    • I know you're worried, but just let it be.
  • "Let's" (Let us): Used to make a suggestion or proposal for a joint action.
    • Let's go for a walk.
Variants and Related Words
  • Letting (n): The act of renting out property.
    • The letting of the office was handled by an agency.
  • Lessee (n): A person who holds a lease; a tenant. (This is the person to whom property is .)
Synonyms
  • Allow: To permit.
  • Permit: To give authorization or consent.
  • Enable: To make possible.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Let down: To disappoint someone; to lower something.
    • He promised to help but let me down.
  • Let in: To allow to enter.
    • Please let me in; I forgot my key.
  • Let off: To excuse from punishment; to fire or explode.
    • The judge let him off with a warning.
    • They let off fireworks at midnight.
  • Let out: To allow to leave; to make a sound; to make clothing larger.
    • School lets out at 3 p.m.
    • She let out a scream.
  • Let up: To diminish in intensity; to stop.
    • The rain finally let up.
Related Idioms
  • Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret, usually unintentionally.
    • I wasn't supposed to know about the party, but John let the cat out of the bag.
  • Let sleeping dogs lie: To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause trouble if disturbed.
    • I decided not to mention the old argument and let sleeping dogs lie.
  • Let one's hair down: To relax and behave informally.
    • After the exams, we all went out to let our hair down.
  • Live and let live: To tolerate the opinions and behavior of others so that they will similarly tolerate your own.
    • I believe in a live and let live philosophy.
let

A tennis serve hits the net and lands correctly, so the umpire calls a let.

Noun
  1. a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
  2. a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
    • Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus
Verb
  1. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
    • I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
  2. leave unchanged
    • let it be
  3. cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
    • He got his squad on the ball
    • This let me in for a big surprise
    • He got a girl into trouble
  4. consent to, give permission
    • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
    • I won't let the police search her basement
    • I cannot allow you to see your exam
  5. actively cause something to happen
    • I let it be known that I was not interested
  6. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
    • This permits the water to rush in
    • This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
    • This will permit the rain to run off

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