Meaning of the word "let someone/something be" in English

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let someone/something be

US /lɛt ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ bi/
UK /lɛt ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ bi/
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Idiom

1.

to leave someone or something alone; to not disturb or interfere with someone or something

Example:
Just let him be; he's in a bad mood.
Please let the cat be; it's sleeping.
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