Definitions for let

Definitions for (noun) let

Main entry: net ball, let

Definition: a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again


Main entry: Army of the Pure, Army of the Righteous, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba, LET

Definition: a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

Usage: Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus


Definitions for (verb) let

Main entry: get, have, let

Definition: cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition

Usage: He got his squad on the ball; This let me in for a big surprise; He got a girl into trouble


Main entry: let

Definition: leave unchanged

Usage: let it be


Main entry: let

Definition: actively cause something to happen

Usage: I let it be known that I was not interested


Main entry: let, countenance, permit, allow

Definition: consent to, give permission

Usage: 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


Main entry: rent, lease, let

Definition: grant use or occupation of under a term of contract

Usage: I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners


Main entry: let, allow, permit

Definition: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

Usage: This permits the water to rush in; This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement; This will permit the rain to run off


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