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!
definition
To allow the release of (a fluid).
example
The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
definition
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.
definition
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
definition
Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
example
Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
definition
To cause (+ bare infinitive).
example
Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
noun
definition
An obstacle or hindrance.
definition
The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
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.
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To tarry or delay.