let out, v.tr.1Scaoilim, ligim amach, tugaim cead a chos do (mhadra, phríosúnach, etc.). To let out the air from sth., an t-aer a scaoileadh, a ligean, as rud. F: He let out a yell, lig sé gáir as; chuir sé glam as. 2aScaoilim (ball éadaigh). To let a strap out one hole, strapa a bhogadh poll. bNau: Scaoilim, ligim (amach) (téad, seol). 3To let chairs out (on hire), cathaoireacha a ligean (ar cíos). 4To let out a secret, rún a sceitheadh. 5v.i.To let out at s.o., with one's foot, buille coise a tharraingt ar dhuine.