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let out

1 of 1verb
/lɛt aʊt/
Forms:lets out,letting out,let out,let out
1

to make a sudden, uncontrolled vocal sound as a reaction to an emotion

transitive
  • The injured child let out a piercing scream of pain, alerting their parents to their distress.
  • The crowd let out a collective gasp of surprise as the magician performed an unexpected illusion.
  • The athlete let out a triumphant roar of victory after crossing the finish line first.
  • The audience let out a cacophony of cheers and applause as the band concluded their electrifying performance.
  • The startled deer let a sharp snort out and bounded away, startled by the sudden presence of humans.
Synonyms:
emitutterlet loose
2

to reveal confidential information to the public

transitive
  • The anonymous source let the details of the government's secret operation out, causing a political uproar and international tensions.
  • The hacker let the personal information of millions of users out, creating a privacy scandal and exposing individuals to potential identity theft or fraud.
  • The careless employee let out the client's confidential information in a casual conversation, jeopardizing the business deal.
  • The celebrity's secret relationship was let out by a gossip magazine, creating a media frenzy.
  • The spy let out sensitive information to a foreign agent, compromising national security.
Synonyms:
discloseunwraplet onrevealbring outdiscoveruncoverdivulgeexposegive awaybreak
3

to alter a garment to increase its overall size or looseness

transitive
  • The seamstress let out the seams of the dress to make it fit the growing child.
  • The tailor let the sleeves of the jacket out to make them fit the wearer’s longer arms.
  • The tailor let out the waist of the trousers to make them more comfortable for sitting.
  • The seamstress let the hem of the skirt out to make it more versatile for different occasions.
  • The tailor let out the darts of the blouse to create a more relaxed fit.
Synonyms:
widen
Antonyms:
take in
4

to eliminate someone from a possibility or obligation

transitive
  • The detective informed the witness that their alibi had been verified, letting them out as a suspect in the crime.
  • The witness statement lets the friend out, as it confirms that they were at the library during the time of the robbery.
  • The height requirement for the amusement park ride lets out many young children.
  • The lack of experience lets out many aspiring candidates from the job application process.
Synonyms:
bring out
5

to allow someone or something to exit a confined space

transitive
  • The jail guard let out the prisoner for their daily exercise.
  • The zookeeper let out the lioness for public viewing.
  • The parent let the toddler out from their playpen to join the rest of the family.
  • The teacher let out the students at the end of the school day.
  • The veterinarian let the cat out for its checkup.
6

(of classes, movies, meetings, etc.) to reach an end, allowing participants to depart

  • The school bell rang, signaling that the school day had let out, and students erupted from their classrooms.
  • When the film let out, the audience began to exit the theater.
  • The meeting agenda was completed, and the chairperson declared that the meeting had let out, dismissing the attendees.
  • The concert ended with a thunderous applause, and the venue staff began ushering the crowd out as the performance had let out.