let in
Britishverb
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to allow to enter
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to involve (oneself or another) in (something more than is expected)
he let himself in for a lot of extra work
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to allow (someone) to know about or participate in
Example Sentences
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Workers typically don’t have the technical depth to understand the cyber, data and other exposures their agents introduce or which bad actors they let in through the front door, said T.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
But L.A.’s most cherished landmarks belong to us and us alone, a secret you’re let in on if you live here long enough and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The committee's chairman, Alistair Carmichael, said Defra's evidence "paints a picture of a dysfunctional system", with "unchecked meat and plant products being let in through the front door."
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Newcastle have let in a whopping 23 goals since they kept their most recent clean sheet in a 3-0 win against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last month.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Narciso was already pounding at the door and shouting to be let in.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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