let

verb (ALLOW)

/let/ (present tense letting, past tense and past participle let)

Definition

B1 [T + infinitive without to] to allow something to happen or someone to do something by not doing anything to stop an action or by giving your permission: She wanted to go but her parents wouldn't let her. He decided to let his hair grow long. Let your shoes dry completely before putting them on. I'm letting you stay up late, just this once. Don't let it worry you. If he needs money, let him (= he should) earn it!Allowing and permitting › [T + obj + infinitive without to , not in past tenses] used to show that you accept what is going to happen, although you do not like it: Let it rain - it won't spoil our afternoon.Accepting and agreeing reluctantlyAccepting and agreeingApproving and approval

(Definition of let verb (ALLOW) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)