let

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1. ISO 639-3 language code for Lesing-Gelimi.

Verb

1. To allow to, not to prevent .
   • After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
   • I never let myself worry about the future.
2. To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
   • Let me be!
3. To allow the release of (a fluid).
   • The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
4. To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
   • I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
5. To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
   • to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering
6. Used to introduce a first or third person imperative verb construction.
   • Let's put on a show!
   • Let us have a moment of silence.
   • Let me just give you the phone number.
   • Let P be the point where AB and OX intersect.
   • "Let there be no doubt: I saw your boyfriend with another girl" "Let him, see if I care!".
   • Let the show go on!
7. To cause .
   • Can you let me know what time you'll be arriving?

Noun

1. The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

Verb

1. To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
2. To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
3. To tarry or delay.

Noun

1. An obstacle or hindrance.
   • without let or hindrance
2. The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.

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