let out
To open the way for someone or something to leave, or to suddenly make a sound like a scream or laugh.
Meanings
To allow a person, animal, or thing to exit an enclosed space.
"Can you let the dog out? He's been inside all day."
To suddenly emit a sound such as a shout, scream, laugh, or breath.
"She let out a gasp when she saw the final score."
To reveal a secret or piece of information that was supposed to remain private.
"Who let out the details of the contract to the press?"
(British English) To rent property to a tenant.
"They're letting out their flat while they travel abroad for a year."
Highly versatile. Used for releasing people or animals, emitting sounds ('let out a cry'), disclosing information, renting property (British English), and altering garments. All senses are widely used.
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