let go
Third Person
lets go
Present Participle
letting go
Past Tense
let go
Past Participle
let go
1
to release one's grip on something
- He reluctantly let go of the balloon, watching it float away into the sky.
- The child hesitated before finally letting go of the kite string.
- The grip on the rope was loosened, and he let go, descending smoothly on the zip line.
- After gripping the ledge, he summoned the courage to let go and rappel down the cliff.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
2
to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct
transitive
- The manager decided to let her go due to repeated policy violations.
- The employee was let go due to a series of policy violations.
- After a heated argument with a client, he was let go from his position.
- She was let go after missing too many deadlines on important projects.
3
to free oneself from tension or anxiety and be more relaxed instead
- Engaging in a favorite hobby can be a way to let go and unwind after a challenging day.
- Meditation helps individuals let go, finding inner calmness.
- It took a while, but she learned to let go and stop overthinking everything.
- The music helped her let go and feel completely relaxed.
- The meditation exercise taught her how to let go and live in the moment.