Letting

The act of permitting or allowing something to happen, often with a passive acceptance or lack of interference. It can also refer to the renting out of property or the granting of a license or permission. It implies an absence of prevention, a decision to not impede a course of action or the state of being which can be a neutral allowance or a deliberate granting of agency. It is a broad term covering permission, acceptance, and rental or granting a use.

Letting meaning with examples

• After much debate, the teacher was letting the students decide on the class project theme. This letting of the students' free choice and the opportunity to grow was essential. The teachers letting helped empower them. Ultimately letting them grow and become the creative thinkers
• The landlord was letting the apartment to a young couple for a year. This letting included a strict agreement on upkeep. After letting, an inspection was done. The landlord hoped after letting the apartment, it would be well kept.
• The city council voted on letting construction continue on the new park. The letting meant less bureaucracy, which was a good thing. The decision about the letting of the construction, meant a big difference. The letting could be seen as an act of empowerment for the city.
• Despite the risks, the parent made a choice of letting the child ride their bike without training wheels. The act of letting went against parental instincts. letting it happen helped the child learn to balance. After letting it go, all was well.