LET (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: lashkar-e-taiba , lashkar-e-toiba , lashkar-e-tayyiba , let , army of the pure , army of the righteous ]

  2. a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receivers court; the ball must be served again

    [ Syn: net ball ]

    let (v.)

  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 wont allow the water come into the basement; This will permit the rain to run off

    [ Syn: allow , permit ]

  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 wont let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam

    [ Syn: permit , permit , allow , allow , countenance , countenance ]

  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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: lease , rent ]

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