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let

/lɛt/

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noun

The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

Examples :

"The landlord granted a let on the apartment for six months. "

"The landlord granted a let on the apartment for a monthly rent of $1,500. "

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verb verb

To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

Examples :

"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."

"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."

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verb verb

Examples :

"Let me alone!"

"Let me alone!"

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To allow the release of (a fluid).

Examples :

"The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."

"The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."

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To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.

Examples :

"I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad."

"I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad."

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To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.

Examples :

"to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering"

"to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering"

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Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.

Examples :

"Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect."

"Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect."

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To cause (+ bare infinitive).

Examples :

"The teacher let the students start the test. "

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To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).

Examples :

"The heavy rain let the soccer game from continuing. "

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To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.

Examples :

"The teacher let the students leave early because of the sudden storm. "

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To tarry or delay.

Examples :

"We'll let the project until next week. "

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To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

Examples :

"Please let me finish my homework before we go to the park. "

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Examples :

"Please let the dog out. "

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To allow the release of (a fluid).

Examples :

"The faucet was dripping because someone forgot to let the water out. "

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To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.

Examples :

"The landlord let the apartment to the student for $800 a month. "

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To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.

Examples :

"The teacher let the students choose their own project for the science fair. "

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Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.

Examples :

"Let's go to the park after school. "

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To cause (+ bare infinitive).

Examples :

"The teacher let the students go outside for a break. "

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noun

An obstacle or hindrance.

Examples :

"The heavy traffic was a big let in getting to the meeting on time. "

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noun

The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.

Examples :

"The volleyball player's serve was good, but the net let caused the ball to drop just outside the opponent's court. "

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To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).

Examples :

"The heavy rain let the soccer game be canceled. "

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To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.

Examples :

"My mother let me go to the party, but she let me know that I needed to be home by midnight. "

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To tarry or delay.

Examples :

"We'll let our lunch break start a little later today. "

time action essential