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Definition let in British English

let verb

verb
/let/
1

to allow something to happen

Example

I stepped back and let him pass.

Example

Alice's mum won't let her come with us.

Example

Let your imagination run wild.

Example

Open the windows and let some fresh air into the room.

Example

There are holes between the stones that let the wind through.

Example

Let us know what time you want us to be there.

Example

She lets herself be talked into all kinds of schemes.

Synonyms and related words
permit allow let
1.1

used for offering to do something

Example

Here, let me help you.

Synonyms and related words
would you like...? let shall
2

to rent a room, flat, house etc to someone

Example

The landlord can let at an agreed market rent.

Example

He's let his cottage to some people from London.

Synonyms and related words
complete convey demise
Example

Let the games begin!

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell
4

used for showing that you are angry or tired, and do not care what happens

Example

Let her do all the work for a change!

5

used in mathematics for saying that you are imagining that something is true, usually in order to prove a principle of mathematics

Example

Let x = 5.

Example

Let ABC be a triangle.

Synonyms and related words
and divide/multiply by iff
Definition let in British English

Related Words

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