let off

US /lɛt ɔf/
UK /lɛt ɔf/
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1.

dejar ir, perdonar

to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to punish them less severely than you could

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The judge decided to let him off with a warning.
El juez decidió dejarlo ir con una advertencia.
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She was caught shoplifting, but the store manager let her off.
Fue sorprendida robando en la tienda, pero el gerente de la tienda la dejó ir.
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forgiveexcuseacquitpardonrelease
2.

lanzar, disparar

to make a bomb, firework, or gun fire or explode

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They decided to let off fireworks at midnight.
Decidieron lanzar fuegos artificiales a medianoche.
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The gun accidentally let off a shot.
La pistola disparó accidentalmente un tiro.
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detonatedischargefireexplode
3.

liberar, desahogar

to allow gas, air, or steam to escape from something

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He let off some steam by shouting.
Él liberó algo de vapor gritando.
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The valve lets off excess pressure.
La válvula libera el exceso de presión.
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releaseventdischargeemit
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