let go

Definitions

1. 1

   To release from one's grasp

   To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.

   • You're hurting him! Let him go!
   • Let go of the phone.
   • He had one hand on the bounce bottle—and he'd never let go of that since he got back to the table—but he had a handkerchief in the other and was swabbing his deadlights with it.
2. 2

   To emotionally disengage or distract oneself from a situation.

   • You are supported, so you can just let go and relax. Inhale and slowly exhale.
3. 3

   To dismiss from employment.

   • The secretary didn't work out, so her boss told her she was being let go.
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   1. 4

      To ignore (a comment, etc.).

      • Cora gave her shoulders a rebellious toss. "I'm sick of always getting oysters; I'd sooner come out with you." Bradly let that go. "You had enough money this week without getting oysters, didn't you?"
   2. 5

      To fail to maintain a standard of appearance, behavior, or performance.

   3. 6

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, go.

      • Please, Mom, can you let me go to her party?
      • We shan’t let our old car go to anyone for less than 15 grand.

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