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What does let go mean?

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Verb
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see let,‎ go.
  2. (of) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
  3. To emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation.
  4. (euphemistic) To dismiss from employment.
  5. (euphemistic, transitive) To fail to maintain a standard of appearance, behavior, or performance.
    1. (euphemistic, usually reflexively) To gain weight
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Jamie didn't let go of his chin, but brushed a rebellious lock of blonde hair off his forehead.
When he let go, Carrie smiled weakly, as the force of the hug had taken a lot out of her, and opened her sketchbook to work on a drawing.
Pitchers don't just wind up and let go, they throw to spots, which makes batters far more likely victims.
He was a journalist of the old school, a reporter who once he got his teeth into a story wouldn't let go.
Betty looked radiant and even Albert seemed pleased and wouldn't let go of his new wife's hand.
Ryan felt her finger trace around his hand in an absent manner and wanted nothing more than to squeeze her and never let go.

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