Let In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; "admit someone to the profession"; "She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The long hours of studying paid off when she was let in to take the law bar exam.
- Their hard work resulted in the committee letting them in as official members of the team.
- Without any formal education, he was not let in to the union of professional engineers.
- The years of dedication and loyalty earned him the right to be let in to the exclusive club.
- After passing the rigorous testing, they were finally let in to the secret society.
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Meaning 2
Allow to enter; grant entry to; "We cannot admit non-members into our club building"; "This pipe admits air".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Please let in the guests who have arrived for the party.
- She opened the window to let in some fresh air.
- The hotel receptionist had to phone the manager to let him in after hours.
- Every morning, Jennifer raises the blinds to let in natural light.
- The password system helps to let in authorized personnel while keeping hackers out.