letting out
phrasal verbUK /ˌletɪŋ ˈaʊt/
US /ˌletɪŋ ˈaʊt/
Making something go free or become bigger.
She is letting out the dog into the yard.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a piece of clothing wider or looser.
The tailor is letting out the waist of my trousers.
3. Renting a room or house to someone.
They are letting out their spare room to a student.
4. Making a sound or cry.
The baby let out a loud laugh.
5. Allowing something to escape, like air or water.
The old pipe is letting out a slow drip.