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Definition of let go
let go
Past Simple:let go
•Past Participle:let go
•Present Participle:letting go
• verb
1
To release one's physical grip or hold on someone or something.
Example
"She held tightly to the rope and refused to let go until she reached the platform."
2
To cease holding on to a thought, grievance, desire, or emotional attachment.
Example
"Learning to let go of past mistakes is essential for personal growth."
3
To dismiss or lay off an employee from a job.
Example
"The company had to let go of several staff members during the restructuring."
4
To relax and behave freely or uninhibitedly.
Example
"Once the formal speeches ended, the guests were finally able to let go and enjoy the music."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Let go. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/let-go