let go
Verb
Meaning
release, as from one's grip
be relaxed
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Let go of the door handle, please!
relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
Don't be so worried all the time--just let go!
A company representative did not immediately respond to questions about the size of its workforce or how many employees were let go.
Actor James Remar was initially cast but was let go due to alleged substance abuse problems on set.
Although Salem had to let go all of their interns after it became apparent that delays could be long, they have been fortunate to keep all of their full-time staff.