CEFR B1

let go

verb

Meaning

To stop holding onto something or someone, either physically or emotionally; to release.

Examples

He had to let go of the rope before he fell.
It's hard to let go of a dream, but sometimes you have to.

Synonyms: release, abandon, relinquish

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let go (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /lɛt ɡoʊ/

Definition

To stop holding onto something or someone, either physically or emotionally; to release.

Examples

He had to let go of the rope before he fell.
It's hard to let go of a dream, but sometimes you have to.
The company decided to let go of some employees due to financial difficulties.

How to Use let go

let go of (prepositional phrase): To release something or someone that you are holding. — "She had to let go of the balloon before it flew away."
let go (phrasal verb): To stop trying to control a situation or person. — "You need to let go and allow things to happen naturally."
let go (phrasal verb): To dismiss an employee. — "The factory had to let go of fifty workers."

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