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Definition let off in British English

let off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to allow someone not to do something that they were expecting to have to do

Example

When we were in port, he let me off work and allowed me to go ashore.

Synonyms and related words
excuse exempt stretch
2

to give someone little or no punishment for something that they did wrong

Example

I was pulled over for speeding, but I was let off with a warning.

Example

They let her off lightly because she's only sixteen.

Synonyms and related words
forgive excuse let off
3

to allow a passenger to get out of a car or off a bus

Example

You can let me off at the corner.

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
4

to fire a gun or bullet

Synonyms and related words
aim at gunpoint cock
4.1

to make something such as a bomb explode

Synonyms and related words
arm armament armed
Definition let off in British English