let

US /let/
UK /let/
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1.

allow (someone) to do something or (something) to happen without opposition or hindrance

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She wouldn't let him go.
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Let me help you with that.
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allowpermitenableauthorizesanction
2.

(in tennis and other net games) a serve that touches the net but lands in the correct service court, resulting in the serve being replayed

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The umpire called a let after the ball clipped the net.
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It was a clear let, so the point will be replayed.
1.

a period during which a property is leased or rented

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The house is available for let from next month.
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They put their apartment up for let.
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leaserenthire
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