to let

verb
UK: /tə let/
US: /tə let/

  1. To allow someone to use a building or land in return for payment.

    1. We want to let our house this summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The landlord decided to let the apartment to a young professional. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give permission or allow something to happen.

    1. I can't let you go. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher will not let students use their phones during the exam. [ ] [ ]

  3. To make something available for rent.

    1. They plan to let the flat to students. [ ] [ ]
    2. The owners decided to let their vacation home during the off-season. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lease allow permit rent
to let noun

  1. A building or property that is available for rent.

    1. The house is a let. [ ] [ ]
    2. The property is advertised as a summer let for families. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "to let" in English means: To allow someone to use a building or land in return for payment., To give permission or allow something to happen., To make something available for rent..

The phonetic transcription of "to let" is /tə let/ in British English and /tə let/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "to let": lease, allow, permit, rent.

Example usage of "to let": "We want to let our house this summer.". More examples on the page.