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Letting: meaning, definitions and examples

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letting

 

[ หˆletษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Allowing someone to do something or giving permission for something to happen.

Synonyms

allowing, authorizing, granting, permitting

Examples of usage

  • He is not letting me leave the room.
  • She is letting her children play outside.
  • Letting your friend borrow your car is a kind gesture.
  • I appreciate you letting me know about the meeting.
  • Letting others express their opinions is important in a team.
Context #2 | Noun

real estate

The action of renting or leasing a property to someone.

Synonyms

leasing, rental, renting, tenancy

Examples of usage

  • The letting of apartments in the city has increased.
  • She handles the letting of commercial properties in the area.
  • Finding a letting agent to manage the property can be beneficial.
  • The letting market is competitive in this area.
  • Understanding the terms of the letting agreement is essential.

Translations

Translations of the word "letting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deixar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคคเคฟ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membiarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะทะฒะพะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozwalaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จฑใ™ (ใ‚†ใ‚‹ใ™)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laisser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dejar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท izin vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๋ฝํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณู…ุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nechat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nechaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ฎธ (yว”nxว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dopustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€าฑา›ัะฐั‚ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ icazษ™ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dejar

Etymology

The word 'letting' originated from the Old English word 'lettan', meaning 'to allow, let go'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to allowing, permitting, and leasing. The use of 'letting' in the context of real estate emerged in the 19th century, referring to the act of renting or leasing properties. Today, 'letting' is commonly used in both interpersonal communication and the real estate industry.

See also: inlet, let, letter, sublet.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,823, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.