Phrasal Verb - Letting Go
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.Definition
The phrasal verb 'let go' can have several meanings: 1. To release or allow someone or something to leave or go, often implying giving up control or responsibility. 2. To stop doing something, such as a job or a habit. 3. To forgive or pardon someone. 4. To allow a balloon or a kite to be carried away by the wind. 5. To abandon or neglect a project or responsibility. 6. In the context of sailing, to release the sails from the mast so that they billow in the wind.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | My boss finally let me go after I finished my project. |
| 2 | I decided it was time to let go of my anger towards him. |
| 3 | The company had to let go of several employees due to budget cuts. |
| 4 | She let go of the balloon and watched it float up into the sky. |
| 5 | I'm sorry, I just can't let go of this mistake. |
| 6 | The sailor let go of the sail and the wind filled it with air. |
| 7 | He let go of the rope and the raft drifted away. |
| 8 | The team let go of their fears and played with confidence in the final match. |
| 9 | After years of neglect, the city finally let go of the abandoned building. |
| 10 | I'll let go of the ropes when you're ready to jump. |