let in

1 of 2

transitive verb

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

smiled at all her schemes, little dreaming that … she was letting him in for some £20,000

—Elizabeth Montizambert

3

: to share information with or allow to participate

learned a lot more … and I'll let you in on it

—Rex Ingamells

let-in

2 of 2

adjective

: shortened and widened by the cutting and sewing in of additional pieces

—used of pelts

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let in

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