Let out

verb

Word Frequency: 3.8

Definitions

1.verbTo release.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.verbOf sound, to emit.

"The dog let out a yelp."

6.verbTo disclose.

"He accidentally let out the location for the meeting."

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