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Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to release from one's grasp or possession
“How do you let go of the past and start having a blast?”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to excuse (something that is generally frowned on)
(of time or an opportunity) Present participle for to fail to take advantage of
Present participle for to release from a physical restraint
Present participle for to remove from suspicion
Present participle for to unfasten something tied, fastened, or fixed in place
Present participle for to allow space for independence or relief
Present participle for to make or become less taut or tight
Present participle for to remove blame or responsibility from
Present participle for to throw or launch something in a given direction
Present participle for to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
Present participle for to show mercy to, especially by not punishing or killing
Present participle for to shoot a projectile
Present participle for to disregard, discount or overlook inconsiderately
Present participle for to give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
Present participle for to feel relieved after a challenging or difficult situation
Present participle for to shed tears, especially from being emotional
Present participle for to allow to continue
(with reference to an organized group) Present participle for to break up or cause to break up
Present participle for to burst or shatter violently and noisily
Present participle for to surrender to arguments, demands, or pressure
Present participle for to send away or order to leave
Present participle for to enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
The act of (usually temporarily) terminating someone's employment
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