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Meaning of let out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

let out

verb

Definitions

  1. To release.

    Example: If you go into the aviary, don't let out any of the birds!

  2. Of a school: to finish for the day or term, allowing the pupils to go home.

  3. To allow to operate at higher speed by adjusting controls.

    Example: He let out the reins when they were a mile from the barn.

  4. (of clothing) To enlarge by adjusting one or more seams.

    Example: After the holidays he had to have his suits let out.