let out - Definition & Meaning

let out

Third Person

lets out

Present Participle

letting out

Past Tense

let out

Past Participle

let out

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:

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.

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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.

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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:

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.

(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.