1. To Rent or Lease Something
1. To Rent or Lease Something
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✅ 1. To Rent or Lease Something
In the real estate context, "to let out" means to rent out a property to someone.
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They let out their apartment to a family last month.
→ (Meaning: They rented it to someone.)
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To rent out
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To lease
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To offer for tenancy
✅ 2. To Release Something
It can also mean to release, make known, or allow to escape something—like air, a secret, or an emotion.
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He let out a deep sigh. → (Released a breath)
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She let out a secret by mistake. → (Disclosed something)
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The balloon popped and let out all the air. → (Air escaped)
✅ 3. To Make Larger (Clothing)
In tailoring, "to let out" means to loosen or widen a garment by adjusting the seams.
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The dress was too tight, so the tailor let it out by an inch.
???? Summary Table
| Use Case | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rental / Lease | Rent out a property | We let out our flat last year. |
| Release (sound/air) | Let something escape | He let out a loud laugh. |
| Reveal (information) | Disclose a secret | Don’t let out the surprise! |
| Tailoring (clothing) | Make clothing looser | She had her jeans let out. |