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View synonyms for let off

let off

verb

  1. also preposition to allow to disembark or leave
  2. to explode or fire (a bomb, gun, etc)
  3. also preposition to excuse from (work or other responsibilities)

    I'll let you off for a week

  4. to allow to get away without the expected punishment, work, etc
  5. to let (accommodation) in portions
  6. to release (liquid, air, etc)
  7. let off steam
    See steam
  8. let someone off with
    to give (a light punishment) to someone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

I was once trying a new pattern revolver, and made a very bad shot, although I knew I had let-off well.

Of the value of the accomplishment of reading, as a let-off to parents and guardians, it would be impossible to speak too highly.

They were now gathering their pence and having a let-off for their long pent-up gossip.

"That's a let-off anyhow," said Betty to herself, and she propped up a Stevenson against the tea-pot.

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