Definition of let - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
permissionallow someone to do something
- Let him go to the party.
2.
non-interferenceallow something to happen without stopping it
- She let the cat out of the bag.
3.
rentingUK allow possession of property for rentUK
- They let their apartment to a young couple.
4.
movementcause something to move in a direction
- Let the dog out into the garden.
5.
suggestionsRare express a suggestion or proposalRare
- Let's go to the movies tonight.
6.
languageRare introduce a first or third person imperativeRare
- Let us begin the meeting.
7.
logicRare introduce an assumption or hypothesisRare
- Let x equal 5 in this equation.
Expressions with let
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lower something to a lower position
She let down the basket from the balcony..
allow someone or something to enter a place
She let in the cat through the back door.
allow someone or something to enter a place
She let the cat into the house.
used to pause and think during conversation
Let's see, where did I put my keys?
release something from one's grip
She let go of the rope and fell.
experience disappointment because someone did not meet expectations
I feel let down by my friend's broken promise.
difficult to release or give up
The old memories are hard to let go.
allow something to fall from your hand or grip
She let drop the keys onto the table.
lower someone or something to a lower position
They carefully let him down from the ledge.
remain calm and not worry
In stressful times, she chose to let it be.
stop talking about a subject
He wanted to argue, but I let it drop.
stop worrying about something
She decided to let it go and move on.
share your feelings with others
She let it out and told her friends.
disappoint by not meeting expectations
You promised to help, but you let me down.
allow someone to leave or disembark
The bus driver let off passengers at the station.
allow someone or something to leave or escape
He decided to let him go instead of keeping him in the cage.
allow someone to leave a vehicle
The bus driver let her off at the next stop.
emit a sound or noise
He let out a loud laugh during the speech..
disappoint someone by not doing what was promised
I promised to help but I let him down.
excuse someone from a duty or punishment
The teacher let him off with a warning.
stop using something for a while so it can improve
Let the dough rest before baking.
allow something to lose power or energy by not recharging
He let the phone run down and it turned off.
fail to meet someone's expectations or needs
She promised to help but let them down.
allow someone to pass through a barrier
The guard let through the visitors at the gate.
Origin of let
Old English, lætan (to allow)
Terms with let included in their meaning
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falling action
let fall to the ground
physical release
let go of something held
imagination
let your mind wander with pleasant or imaginary thoughts
liquid
let fall in drops
movement
let an object fall from your hand to the ground
let go anger
stop being angry and fully forgive someone for a wrong
decision-making
let someone have time to make a decision
experience sample
let someone experience something for a short time
independence
stop helping and let someone continue alone
cooking
let something stay undisturbed for a period of time
patience
shows patience to let events unfold naturally
abr: Automated Teller Machines
machines that let people get cash from their bank accounts
release air
let air or gas out of something
transportation
place where a ferry stops to take on or let off travelers
construction
window built into a roof to let light or air inside
biology
let saliva or liquid fall from the mouth
speech
let out a long breath showing tiredness or disappointment
politeness
used to let someone go ahead of you
relationship
act of being disloyal or feeling let down by someone trusted
let off steam
release steam or pressure
emotion
feeling let down after learning the truth
biology
let saliva drip from the mouth
body
let saliva flow from the mouth unintentionally
forgive
let go of past grievances
Examples of let in a sentence
Let them explore the park on their own. He let the children play in the garden. They let the discussion continue without interruption. They decided to let their house while they traveled abroad. The landlord agreed to let the property to a family. Let the balloon float to the ceiling.
Let the paper plane glide across the room. Let’s try that new restaurant downtown. Let’s discuss this over coffee tomorrow. Let him explain his side of the story. Let us not forget the lessons learned. Let us assume the hypothesis is true for now. Let y be the variable representing time.
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- French:laisser, mettre en location, ...
- German:lassen, geschehen lassen, ...
- Italian:lasciare, affittare, ...
- Spanish:dejar, consentir, ...
- Portuguese:deixar, consentir, ...
- Chinese:让, 放任, ...
- Japanese:あげる, 放任する, ...
- Arabic:سَمَحَ, تَرَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַרְשׁוֹת, לָתֵת, ...
- Russian:позволять, давать, ...
- Ukrainian:дозволити, здавати, ...
- Hindi:अनुमति देना, होने देना, ...
Definition of LET - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: Linear Energy TransferTECH. measure of energy lost by radiation while moving through matterTECH.
- High LET can cause more damage to cells.
2.
abr: Licensure Examination for TeachersRare test for people who want permission to teachRare
- She passed the LET on her first try.
Examples of LET in a sentence
The report compared LET across materials. He is reviewing for the LET this month. Many graduates take the LET after college.
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- French:TLE, examen d'habilitation à l'enseignement, ...
- German:LET, Lehramtszulassungsprüfung, ...
- Italian:LET, esame di abilitazione all'insegnamento, ...
- Spanish:LET, examen de habilitación docente, ...
- Portuguese:LET, exame de habilitação para professores, ...
- Chinese:线性能量转移, 教师资格考试, ...
- Japanese:線エネルギー付与, 教員免許試験, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِقال الطّاقَة الخَطّيّ, اختبار ترخيص المعلمين, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲבָרַת אֲנֶרְגְיָה לִינֵיאָרִית, בְּחִינַת רִישּׁוּי לְמוֹרִים, ...
- Russian:ЛПЭ, квалификационный экзамен для учителей, ...
- Ukrainian:лінійна передача енергії, ліцензійний іспит для вчителів, ...
- Hindi:रेखीय ऊर्जा अंतरण, शिक्षक लाइसेंस परीक्षा, ...
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