let in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Allow someone to enter
Why “in”? You reach a place and become present there. The train gets in, you check in, or the news comes in.
“She let me in through the back door.”
“The guard let the guests in.”
Don't confuse with
Let in means allow someone to enter. Let out means allow someone or something to leave.
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let out
A contrast learners often mix up
Allow someone or something to leave
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
barge in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place rudely without permission
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force
bring in
Same in pattern: arrival
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
call in
Same in pattern: arrival
Visit a place briefly, often on the way somewhere; Phone a workplace or radio station; Ask experts or professionals to come and help; Demand the return of money lent
cash in
Same in pattern: arrival
Take advantage of a situation for profit
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