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let (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

werkwoord “let”

infinitief let; hij lets; verleden tijd let; volt. deelw. let; ger. letting
  1. toestaan
    She let her friend borrow the dress for the party.
  2. niet storen (om onderscheid te maken van "toestaan")
    His mother let him play outside after he finished his homework.
  3. laten stromen (specifiek voor het vrijgeven van een vloeistof)
    The child let some air out of the balloon to prevent it from popping.
  4. verhuren
    She's letting her apartment to a student for the semester.
  5. gunnen (in de context van het aanbieden van een baan of project)
    The city council decided to let the contract for the new park to the lowest bidder.
  6. laten we (gebruikt om een voorstel te doen)
    Let's go to the park and enjoy the sunny weather.
  7. laten weten (in de context van "laat me weten")
    Please let me know what you want for dinner.

zelfstandig naamwoord “let”

enkelvoud let, meervoud lets
  1. verhuur
    After renovating the apartment, they put it up for let at a higher price.
  2. belemmering
    The broken elevator became a significant let to the movers trying to deliver furniture to the top floor.
  3. netbal
    During her serve, the ball grazed the net and landed in, so the umpire called a let and she served again.