Let
WordNet
noun
(1) A serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
(2) The most brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
"Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus"
verb
(3) Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
"He got his squad on the ball"
"This let me in for a big surprise"
"He got a girl into trouble"
(4) Leave unchanged
"Let it be"
(5) Actively cause something to happen
"I let it be known that I was not interested"
(6) Consent to, give permission
"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"
(7) Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
"I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
(8) Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
"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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Etymology 1
From , from , from . Cognate with Dutch , German , Swedish .
Verb
- To allow, not to prevent (+ infinitive, usually without ).
- After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
- The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
- To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
- I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
- To cause (+ bare infinitive).
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book IV:
- Thenne the kyng lete serche how moche people of his party ther was slayne.
- Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book IV:
Etymology 2
From , from . Cognate with Dutch .