Meaning of let in | Babel Free
Definitions
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To let someone or something come in; to admit someone or something in. transitive
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To divulge one's inner thoughts to (someone), making oneself emotionally vulnerable to them; to open up to (someone). transitive
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To associate with. transitive
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To cheat or victimize. UK, obsolete, slang
Examples
“He opened the window to let in the air.”
“So tell me when you're gonna let me in / I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin”
“He has also been good enough to recommend to me many tradesmen who are ready to supply these articles in any quantities; each of whom has been here already a dozen times, cap in hand, and vowing that it is quite immaterial when I pay—which is very kind of them; but, with the highest respect for friend Perkins (my scout) and his obliging friends, I shall make some enquiries before "letting in" with any of them.”
“He let me in heavily.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.