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let go of

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Verb1.let go oflet go of - release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
let go, release, relinquish
muster out, discharge - release from military service
unclasp - release from a clasp; "She clasped and unclasped her hands"
pop - release suddenly; "pop the clutch"
toggle - release by a toggle switch; "toggle a bomb from an airplane"
unhand - remove the hand from
bring out, let out - bring out of a specific state
unleash - release or vent; "unleash one's anger"
let loose, loose, unleash - turn loose or free from restraint; "let loose mines"; "Loose terrible plagues upon humanity"
unleash - release from a leash; "unleash the dogs in the park"
disengage, withdraw - release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears"
hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"


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He heard her, and tried to pull down the sail; but the wind would not let go of the broad canvas and the ropes had become tangled.
The Road to Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
I was so thoroughly the master of John Barleycorn I could take up with him or let go of him whenever I pleased, just as I had done all my life.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
Just as you please,' said Nikita, and again let go of his collar.
Master and Man by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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