1
: to insert or embed in (a surface)
lets in diagonal sheathing at each corner of the house
2
: to involve or commit unfavorably
the provisions … could still let us in for trouble—
Elmer Davis
Elmer Davissmiled at all her schemes, little dreaming that … she was letting him in for some £20,000—Elizabeth Montizambert
Elizabeth Montizambert3
: to share information with or allow to participate
learned a lot more … and I'll let you in on it—Rex Ingamells
Rex Ingamells
: shortened and widened by the cutting and sewing in of additional pieces
—used of pelts
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“Let in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20in. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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