let out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Allow someone or something to leave
Why “out”? Movement goes from inside to outside.
“Let the cat out, please.”
“Let the guests out through the side gate.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
let in
A contrast learners often mix up
Allow someone to enter
let up
A contrast learners often mix up
Become less intense or stop
break out
Same out pattern: departure
(of war, fire or disease) Start suddenly; Escape from a locked or guarded place
burst out
Same out pattern: departure
Suddenly start laughing, crying, or making another strong sound; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) Suddenly begin loudly
check out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a hotel after paying; Look at or examine
get out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Leave home to meet people or enjoy free time; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
head out
Same out pattern: departure
Begin travelling toward somewhere
move out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a residence
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