let

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Pronunciation
/lΙ›t/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

An obstacle or hindrance.

3 Definition

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

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
2 Definition

To leave.

Example Sentences
  • Let me alone!
3 Definition

To allow the release of (a fluid).

Example Sentences
  • The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
5 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to let the building of a bridge;  to let out the lathing and the plastering
6 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
7 Definition

To cause (+ bare infinitive).

Example Sentences
  • Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
8 Definition

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

9 Definition

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

10 Definition

To tarry or delay.