1. third person singular present of let; allows or permits
2. third person singular present of let; causes or makes something happen

1. plural of let; in tennis, serves that hit the net but land in the correct service area
Usage: tennis

Examples

• She lets her children stay up late on weekends.
• The teacher lets students use calculators during the test.
• He lets his emotions control his decisions.
• The gate lets visitors enter the park.
• The referee called two lets during the tennis match.
• After several lets, she finally served an ace.
• The rain lets up around noon most days.