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let in
let in vb (tr, adverb) 1. to allow to enter2. let in for to involve (oneself or another) in (something more than is expected): he let himself in for a lot of extra work. 3. let in on to allow (someone) to know about or participate inThesaurusVerb | 1. | let in - allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; "admit someone to the profession"; "She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar"admit, includecountenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"admit, take on, accept, take - admit into a group or community; "accept students for graduate study"; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member"induct, initiate - accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"readmit - admit again or anew; "After paying a penalty, the player was readmitted"involve - engage as a participant; "Don't involve me in your family affairs!" | | 2. | let in - allow to enter; grant entry to; "We cannot admit non-members into our club building"; "This pipe admits air"allow in, intromit, admitcountenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"repatriate - admit back into the countryreadmit - admit anew; "The refugee was readmitted into his home country"admit - serve as a means of entrance; "This ticket will admit one adult to the show" |
letverb1. To give one's consent to:allow, approbate, approve, authorize, consent, endorse, permit, sanction.Informal: OK.2. To afford an opportunity for:admit, allow, permit.3. To neither forbid nor prevent:allow, have, permit, suffer, tolerate.4. To give temporary use of in return for payment:hire (out), lease, rent.phrasal verb let down1. To cause to descend:depress, drop, lower, take down.2. To cause unhappiness by failing to satisfy the hopes, desires, or expectations of:disappoint, discontent, disgruntle, dissatisfy.phrasal verb let inTo serve as a means of entrance for:admit, intromit.phrasal verb let off1. To discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently:emit, give, give forth, give off, give out, issue, let out, release, send forth, throw off, vent.2. To free from an obligation or duty:absolve, discharge, dispense, excuse, exempt, relieve, spare.phrasal verb let out1. To discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently:emit, give, give forth, give off, give out, issue, let off, release, send forth, throw off, vent.2. To remove (a liquid) by a steady, gradual process:drain, draw (off), pump, tap.3. To disclose in a breach of confidence:betray, blab, divulge, expose, give away, reveal, tell, uncover, unveil.Informal: spill.Archaic: discover.Idioms: let slip, let the cat out of the bag, spill the beans, tell all.phrasal verb let up1. To grow or cause to grow gradually less:abate, decrease, diminish, drain, dwindle, ebb, lessen, peter (out), rebate, reduce, tail away (or off), taper (off).2. To become or cause to become less active or intense:abate, bate, die (away, down, off, or out), ease (off or up), ebb, fall, fall off, lapse, moderate, remit, slacken, slack off, subside, wane.3. To reduce in tension, pressure, or rigidity:ease, loose, loosen, relax, slack, slacken, untighten.Translationslet in
let (someone or something) inTo allow or permit someone or something to enter (some place or event). They don't usually let kids in, but this was something of a special occasion. Tom! Go get the door and let the dog in.See also: letlet (someone or something) in(to) (some place)To allow or permit someone or something to enter into some place or event. Will you please let me into the show? My whole family is in there already! Don't let that stray cat in the house—it could be diseased.See also: letlet inv.1. To allow someone or something to enter some place; admit someone or something: We don't usually let the cat in the house. I opened a window to let in some fresh air. There was no answer at the door, so I got the key from under the mat and let myself in.2. let in for To make oneself subject or vulnerable to something: I didn't know the trouble I was letting myself in for when I accepted that invitation.3. let in on To tell someone something that has been kept private: I'll let you in on a secret if you promise not to tell anyone. They won't let me in on their plans.See also: letlet in
let inIn joinery, to insert, to embed, or to house; to secure a timber by inserting it in another.let in
Synonyms for let inverb allow participation in or the right to be part ofSynonymsRelated Words- countenance
- permit
- allow
- let
- admit
- take on
- accept
- take
- induct
- initiate
- readmit
- involve
verb allow to enterSynonymsRelated Words- countenance
- permit
- allow
- let
- repatriate
- readmit
- admit
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