lets
/lɛts/noun
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The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
verb
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To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
Example: After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
To leave.
Example: Let me alone!
To allow the release of (a fluid).
Example: The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
Example: I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
noun
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An obstacle or hindrance.
The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
verb
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To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
To tarry or delay.