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What does let off mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word let off? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To cause to explode or come out; to release.
  2. (transitive, idiomatic) To forgive and not punish.
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This year will be the last Guy Fawkes day when people can let off crackers, rockets, Catherine wheels and the like.
Right when we crest, that is the point we let off the throttle to lessen the impact and maintain control of the balance and pivot point.
Sadly, Adam is let off the leash in the second half and everything goes downhill, but not before the movie has delivered big laughs.
We offered a few local worthies well known for their forthright opinions the chance to let off a bit of steam.
If your child is bursting with energy, let him run around to let off steam before moving on to more calming activities.
Maybe the training workshop has a secondary purpose, which is to give some of us the space to let off steam.

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