let meaning and definition

LET noun

Definition of LET (noun)

1. a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
   • "Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus"
   • synonyms: Army of the Pure, Army of the Righteous, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba
2. a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
   • synonyms: net ball

LET verb

Definition of let (verb)

1. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
   • "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
   • synonyms: allow, permit
   • antonym: keep
2. actively cause something to happen
   • "I let it be known that I was not interested"
3. consent to, give permission
   • "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
   • synonyms: allow, countenance, permit
   • antonym: disallow
4. cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
   • "He got his squad on the ball"; "This let me in for a big surprise"; "He got a girl into trouble"
   • synonyms: get, have
5. leave unchanged
   • "let it be"
6. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
   • "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
   • synonyms: lease, rent