letting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun property that is leased or rented out or let
rental; lease.
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verb make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
let; allow; permit.
- This permits the water to rush in
- This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement
- This will permit the rain to run off
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verb actively cause something to happen
let.
- I let it be known that I was not interested
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verb consent to, give permission
countenance; let; allow; permit.
- She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
- I won't let the police search her basement
- I cannot allow you to see your exam
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verb cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
let; have; get.
- He got his squad on the ball
- This let me in for a big surprise
- He got a girl into trouble
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verb leave unchanged
let.
- let it be
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verb grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
let; rent; lease.
- I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
