verbπShareTo allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to)."After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allow the release of (a fluid)."The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."medicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent."I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad."propertybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out."to let the building of a bridge; βto let out the lathing and the plastering"businesspropertylawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed to introduce an imperative in the first or third person."Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect."grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (+ bare infinitive)."The teacher is letting us use calculators on the test. "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something)."The fallen leaves were letting the water drain from the gutter, causing it to overflow. "actionprocessconditionsituationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening."The teacher is letting us use our notes during the test, which is helping many of us succeed. "actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tarry or delay."She was letting the coffee cool down before she drank it, as it was too hot. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rental of accommodation."The advertisement offered student lettings near the university campus. "propertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe award of a public contract"The investigation focused on the suspicious letting of the school's new cafeteria contract, as the chosen company had no prior experience in food service. "governmentbusinesseconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
