let into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Allow someone or something to enter a place
Why “into”? A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
“The guard let us into the building.”
“Can you let the dog into the garden?”
Don't confuse with
Let into means allow someone or something to enter. Let out means allow someone or something to leave.
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“The guard let us into the building.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
let out
A contrast learners often mix up
Allow someone or something to leave
break into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force; Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
come into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter the place where someone is
get into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a vehicle or small enclosed space; Become interested in or start enjoying an activity or subject; Begin to have a serious problem
go into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
move into
Same into pattern: entry
Start living or working in a new place
walk into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a place by walking; Hit something accidentally while walking
let down
Same base verb: let
Disappoint someone by failing to keep a promise; Lower something carefully; Deflate a tyre or balloon by releasing air
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