letting (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of allowing someone to use or occupy a property in exchange for regular payments, typically rent.
Examples
The agency specializes in the letting of commercial properties.
He has experience in property management and letting.
The letting process can be complex, involving contracts and viewings.
How to Use letting
- letting of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of allowing the use of a property. — "The letting of the property was handled by a professional agency."
- letting someone do something (collocation)
- Allowing a person to perform an action. — "The parents' letting their child stay up late was a mistake."
- letting something happen (collocation)
- Allowing an event or situation to occur without intervention. — "His passive letting the problem continue worsened the situation."
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