Meaning of let out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    let out

    Definitions

    1. express audibly

    Examples

    • « utter sounds (not necessarily words) »
    • « She let out a big heavy sigh »
    • « He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

    Examples

    • « The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold »
    • « The actress won't reveal how old she is »
    • « bring »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. bring out of a specific state
  4. 4. make (clothes) larger

    Examples

    • « Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight »

    Antonyms

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