Let out

verb

To allow something or someone to leave a place.

She let out the dogs when she got home from work.
Visual representation of "let out" - To allow something or someone to leave a place

Often appears as...

  • let out the dog
  • let out a prisoner
verb

To make a sound.

He let out a big laugh when he heard the joke.
Visual representation of "let out" - To make a sound

Often appears as...

  • let out a scream
  • let out a sigh
verb

To end; to finish.

School is going to let out at 2:30 this afternoon.
Visual representation of "let out" - To end; to finish

Often appears as...

  • let out early
  • let out late
verb

To rent a property to someone.

They decided to let out their house to tourists.
Visual representation of "let out" - To rent a property to someone

Often appears as...

  • let out a house
  • let out a property

Usage tips

Formal

Real Estate

verb

To adjust clothing to make it larger.

We will need to let out the waist of this dress.
Visual representation of "let out" - To adjust clothing to make it larger

Often appears as...

  • let out the dress
  • let out the pants

Usage tips

Sewing

verb

To allow something or someone to leave a place.

She let out the dogs when she got home from work.
Visual representation of "let out" - To allow something or someone to leave a place

Often appears as...

  • let out the dog
  • let out a prisoner
verb

To make a sound.

He let out a big laugh when he heard the joke.
Visual representation of "let out" - To make a sound

Often appears as...

  • let out a scream
  • let out a sigh
verb

To end; to finish.

School is going to let out at 2:30 this afternoon.
Visual representation of "let out" - To end; to finish

Often appears as...

  • let out early
  • let out late
verb

To rent a property to someone.

They decided to let out their house to tourists.
Visual representation of "let out" - To rent a property to someone

Often appears as...

  • let out a house
  • let out a property

Usage tips

Formal

Real Estate

verb

To adjust clothing to make it larger.

We will need to let out the waist of this dress.
Visual representation of "let out" - To adjust clothing to make it larger

Often appears as...

  • let out the dress
  • let out the pants

Usage tips

Sewing

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "let out"
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Physical Release

Often used when someone or something is confined and then allowed to leave.

Illustration for Physical Release
Can you let out the cat before you go to bed?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implies Permission

The action is permitted by someone in control of the space or situation.

Illustration for Implies Permission
The security guard let out the spectators after the game.
Visual representation of the word "Let out"

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