American English
/lɛts/
One syllable.
Form of let
Allows someone to do something or allows something to happen.
Practice out loudAllows someone to do something or allows something to happen.
He lets his dog run in the park.
The teacher lets the students choose their partners.
Do not confuse lets with let's. Lets means “allows,” while let's means “let us” and is used to make a suggestion.
to tell someone something or give them information
Please let me know if you need help.
to stop holding something
She let go of the railing.
to release someone or dismiss them from a job
The company let him go after five years.
The past form and the form used after have are both let. Before -ing, double the final t: letting.