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Synonyms of let go

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Another word for let go is release. Other synonyms of let go are relinquish and unhand.

Synonyms and similar words for let go

verbTo release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.

  • releaseTo let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
  • unhandTo release from the hand; to let go.
  • leggoA form of calypso music; lavway.
  • relinquishTo let go (free, away), physically release.

verbTo dismiss from employment.

  • decruitTo reduce the workforce; to make (an employee) redundant.
  • dehire
  • unhireTo fire; to terminate the employment of (somebody previously hired).
  • lay off(of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume or through no fault of the...
  • fireTo terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor...
  • axe figurativelyTo lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.
  • can US, euphemistic
  • discardTo dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.
  • remove
  • dischargeTo relieve of an office or employment; to send away from service; to dismiss.
  • dismiss
  • downsize euphemisticTo terminate the employment of.
  • give the axeTo fire (dismiss from employment).
  • give someone the boot UK
  • give someone their cardsTo dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.
  • give the chop
  • give the elbow UKTo fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
  • give someone the heave-ho UK
  • give someone the old heave-ho UK
  • let someone go euphemisticTo dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.
  • make redundant
  • pink slip USTo terminate the employment of.
  • promote to customerTo end someone's employment.
  • retrenchTo terminate the employment of a worker to reduce the size of a workforce; to make redundant.
  • sackTo discharge from a job or position; to fire.
  • serve noticeTo officially give a legal notice to.
  • shit-can vulgar
  • term
  • terminate euphemistic
  • throw out

Meaning of let go

  1. verb To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
  2. verb To emotionally disengage or distract oneself from a situation.
  3. verb To dismiss from employment.

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Questions about synonyms of let go

What is another word for let go?
Let go has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as release, relinquish and unhand.
What does let go mean?
Let go means to release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.

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