let
Aussprache: [/lɛt/]
Wort
Kontext: „permission“
(verb) to allow someone to do something. Like when a teacher allows you to go to the bathroom during class.
Beispiel
My mom let me have a sleepover with my friends.
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My dad didn't let me watch TV until I finished my homework.
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Did your teacher let you borrow a pencil?
Kontext: „passive“
(verb) to rent or lease a place or property to someone. It's like giving someone permission to use a place for a certain period of time.
Beispiel
They let their old house to a family while they were living abroad.
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The landlord didn't want to let the apartment to students.
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Did they let you move into the apartment already?
Kontext: „allowing to happen“
(verb) to cause or allow something to happen. It's like giving a green light for something to occur.
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She let her dog run around in the park.
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I didn't let the milk boil over on the stove.
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Will you let your brother play with your toys?
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