noun
definition
The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
verb
definition
To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
example
After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
definition
To leave.
example
Let me alone!
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To allow the release of (a fluid).
example
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.
example
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.
example
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.
example
Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
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To cause (+ bare infinitive).
example
Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
verb
definition
To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
definition
To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
definition
To tarry or delay.