let%20out

verb

1. 1

   To release.

   “If you go into the aviary, don't let out any of the birds!”

2. 2

   Of a school: to finish for the day or term, allowing the pupils to go home.

3. 3

   To allow to operate at higher speed by adjusting controls.

   “He let out the reins when they were a mile from the barn.”

4. 4

   (of clothing) To enlarge by adjusting one or more seams.

   “After the holidays he had to have his suits let out.”

5. 5

   Of sound, to emit.

   “The dog let out a yelp.”

6. 6

   To disclose.

   “He accidentally let out the location for the meeting.”