let out

Emit or liberate

Let out means to release or allow to exit: She let the cat out.

It extends to releasing information or sounds: Don't let out our secret, He let out a sigh.

With clothing, to let out is to enlarge by releasing fabric from seams—the opposite of taking in.

When school or a movie lets out, it ends and people leave.

release

unleash

To release from restraint

emit · expel · eject · loose · unloose · uncage · unfetter · unshackle · unbind · extricate

reveal

disclose

Reveal hidden information

  • divulgeReveal private information
  • exposeMake known publicly
  • leakEscape through a breach

spill · betray · blurt · slip · blab · give away · tell · unmask · uncover · make known

vent

express

State or fast train

sigh · unburden · scream · shout · yell · exclaim · groan · moan · wail · howl

tailor

alter

Make a modification

extend · lengthen · loosen · expand · modify · resize · refit · unsew · unstitch · seam

lease

rent

Payment for temporary use

  • subletRent out rented space
  • leaseTemporary use contract
  • subleaseTenant-to-tenant rental agreement

tenant · landlord · lodger · boarder · Airbnb · rental · property · room · apartment · flat

Categories
Opposites
confinement/release

let outconfine

Restrict to boundaries

keep in · imprison · lock up · shut in · cage

disclosure/concealment

let outkeep secret

Not reveal information

conceal · hide · suppress · withhold · keep quiet

garment alteration

let outtake in

Accept into shelter

tighten · narrow · reduce · make smaller

Family

let, outside, out, let go, outcome, output, outcast, letting, lets

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G