let off

US /lɛt ɔf/
UK /lɛt ɔf/
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1.

deixar ir, perdoar

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.
O juiz decidiu deixá-lo ir com um aviso.
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She was caught shoplifting, but the store manager let her off.
Ela foi pega roubando na loja, mas o gerente da loja a deixou ir.
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forgiveexcuseacquitpardonrelease
2.

soltar, disparar

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

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They decided to let off fireworks at midnight.
Eles decidiram soltar fogos de artifício à meia-noite.
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The gun accidentally let off a shot.
A arma acidentalmente disparou um tiro.
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detonatedischargefireexplode
3.

liberar, desabafar

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

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He let off some steam by shouting.
Ele desabafou um pouco gritando.
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The valve lets off excess pressure.
A válvula libera o excesso de pressão.
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releaseventdischargeemit
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letlet inlet onlet'slet in onoffoff and on