let go - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

let go

to release one's grip on somethingto release one's grip on something

Examples

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.

Synonyms

relinquish let go of release

Antonyms

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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:

relinquish let go of release

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.