LETTING
/ΛlΙtΙͺΕ/
8
Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
/ΛlΙtΙͺΕ/
verb
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).“After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.”
- To leave.“Let me alone!”
- To allow the release of (a fluid).“The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.”
- 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.”
- To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.“to let the building of a bridge; βto let out the lathing and the plastering”
verb
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
noun
- The rental of accommodation.
- The award of a public contract
Source: Wiktionary
