letting
/ˈlɛtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
- To leave.
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
- To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
- To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
- Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
- The rental of accommodation.
- The award of a public contract
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