(of time or an opportunity) To fail to take advantage of
(with reference to an organized group) To break up or cause to break up
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To release someone from confinement or captivity
“It was sound policy to let the prisoners go, taking the risk of seeing them again one day, for the sake of discouraging resistance at sea.”
To release from one's grasp or possession
“How do you let go of the past and start having a blast?”
To dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship
“My father decided he had to let the staff go due to the lack of business.”
To excuse (something that is generally frowned on)
(of time or an opportunity) To fail to take advantage of
To release from a physical restraint
To remove from suspicion
To unfasten something tied, fastened, or fixed in place
To allow space for independence or relief
To make or become less taut or tight
To throw or launch something in a given direction
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
To show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing
To shoot a projectile
To disregard, discount or overlook inconsiderately
To give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
To feel relieved after a challenging or difficult situation
To shed tears, especially from being emotional
To allow to continue
(with reference to an organized group) To break up or cause to break up
To burst or shatter violently and noisily
To surrender to arguments, demands, or pressure
To send away or order to leave
To enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
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