Let Go (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be relaxed; "Don't be so worried all the time--just let go!".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Don't hold back your true feelings, just let go and be yourself.
- Stop worrying so much about everything and just let go.
- Try to relax and let go of all your stress and anxiety.
- Sometimes you just have to let go and enjoy the moment.
- Take a deep breath in, then exhale and let go of all your fears.
Meaning 2
Release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The instructor advised her to let go of her fear of heights and take the leap.
- As the rope began to burn his hands, he decided to let go of it before it caused serious injury.
- They finally let go of the old mansion after realizing they couldn't afford the maintenance costs.
- The mother gently asked her child to let go of the angry outburst and talk about the problem calmly.
- In order to move forward, she knew she had to let go of the painful memories that had haunted her for years.