Let out
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PreIntermediate
1. To allow something or someone to leave a place.
- The teacher let the students out for recess.
- The dog was let out of the house to play in the yard.
2. To release a sound, such as a cry or exclamation.
- She let out a scream when she saw the spider.
- He let out a sigh of relief after the stressful meeting.
3. To make a garment larger by adjusting seams.
- The tailor let out the dress so it would fit her better.
- She had to let out the waist of the pants after gaining weight.
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