let out

general informal

The phrase "let out" is versatile and commonly used in everyday English to describe various actions such as releasing, revealing, or adjusting.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)To release or allow something to escape.

Example

She let out a sigh of relief.
He let out the dog into the backyard.

B1Education

(informal, regional)To conclude a school day or term, allowing students to leave.

Example

School lets out at 3 PM.
When does your class let out for the summer?

B2Fashion

(technical)To make a piece of clothing larger by adjusting the seams.

Example

The tailor let out the waist of my pants.
She needs to let out her dress before the event.

B2Real Estate

(formal)To rent out a property or space.

Example

They decided to let out their apartment while they traveled.
The office space was let out to a new tenant.

B2Communication

(informal)To reveal or disclose information, especially a secret.

Example

Don't let out the surprise party plans!
He accidentally let out the secret.

B1Sound

(informal)To emit a sound or cry.

Example

She let out a loud scream.
He let out a groan of frustration.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "let out":

let loose let off give vent to put out give out leak out let rip come out let the devil out rush out let go burst out have out ream out fart out belt out cut loose spill out let down air out let fly come out with let in bust out shit out pour out push out get out break out ring out slip out spout out give forth have it out bring out cough out give off talk out force out see out game out spit out sing out rig out crack out pump out go out send out blab out blow out way out show out shell out loosen up end out fling out kick out squeeze out let on pay out live out drain out spark out throw out poop out blast out turn out pit out flip out press out draw out bat out shake out nut out puff out spring out trap out let go by the run loose off take out blow the gaff let oneself go play out ease up fish out squeeze one out lash out bash out let be blow off steam jump out bitch out fly out string out open up smoke out back out yield up leave out sling out run out pop out write out cool out flush out