let in

Definition

To let someone or something come in; to admit someone or something in.

Example Sentences

• "He opened the window to let in the air."
• "So tell me when you're gonna let me in / I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin"
• "He has also been good enough to recommend to me many tradesmen who are ready to supply these articles in any quantities; each of whom has been here already a dozen times, cap in hand, and vowing that it is quite immaterial when I pay—which is very kind of them; but, with the highest respect for friend Perkins (my scout) and his obliging friends, I shall make some enquiries before "letting in" with any of them."