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Definition let out in American English

let out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to allow a person or animal to leave a place

Example

Would you let the dog out, please?

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1.1

when school, a movie, etc. lets out, it ends and people leave

Example

School lets out in June.

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2

to make a noise

Example

As he walked away, he let out a sigh of relief.

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3

to use the extra cloth in a fold of a piece of clothing to make it wider

Example

I'm going to have this skirt let out.

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4

to allow someone to use a room, building, etc. in exchange for money

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Definition let out in American English