let in

US /lɛt ɪn/

UK /lɛt ɪn/

1.

to allow someone or something to enter a place

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Could you please let the cat in?

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The bouncer wouldn't let him in because he was underage.

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admit allow entry permit entry grant access usher in

2.

to reveal a secret or allow someone to know something private

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She accidentally let in on her plans for the surprise party.

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Don't let anyone in on our secret.

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reveal disclose divulge leak confide

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let let on let's let in on let down let up let off