let out
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The students were let out of school early.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a school: to finish for the day or term, allowing the pupils to go home.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Kết thúc buổi học hoặc kỳ học, cho phép học sinh về nhà
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To allow to operate at higher speed by adjusting controls.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “let out” mean?
To release.
Is “let out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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