English

let out

Meaning: to end; to finish; to release
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base let out
3rd person singular present lets out
Present participle letting out
Past let out
Will future will let out
Going-to future going to let out
Imperative negative don't let out / do not let out

Example sentences

School lets out at three o'clock every afternoon.
School lets out at three o'clock every afternoon.
The lion asserted its dominance over the pride by letting out a powerful roar.
The lion asserted its dominance over the pride by letting out a powerful roar.
He let out a long exhalation of breath.
He let out a long exhalation of breath.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in American English to describe when a school day or a movie ends. Also used for releasing people or animals, or emitting a sound.

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