lets in
Opens the door
Lets in means to allow entry.
You let someone in by opening a door, or let in light by opening curtains.
The phrase extends to admitting abstract things: Don't let doubt in.
To let someone in on something is to share secret or privileged information: Let me in on what's happening.
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- doorHinged room barrier
- front doorPrimary household entry point
- screen doorMesh-paneled exterior entry
- open doorBarrier removed for entry
cat flap · welcome mat · admit · permit · vulnerability · security breach · open · breeze · cold air · draft · gap · input · approve · crack · ray · light leak · acceptance · exposure
physical containment
lets inlets out
Permits to leave
keeps out · kicks out · throws out · expels · ejects
inclusion/exclusion
lets inexcludes
Deliberately leaves out
shuns · rejects · ostracizes · blackballs · leaves out