Synonyms of let go

let go

phrase

as in unleash

to set free (from a state of being held in check)

It's time to let go of the past.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleash
• loosen
• release
• unlock
• loose
• express
• unloose
• uncork
• air
• free
• spring
• unloosen
• take out
• emancipate
• liberate
• enfranchise
• discharge
• unbind
• manumit
• vent
• unshackle
• unfetter
• unmoor
• uncage
• unchain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• control
• check
• contain
• regulate
• restrain
• rein (in)
• hold
• govern
• tame
• curb
• inhibit
• constrain
• smother
• bridle
• bind
• confine
• shackle
• handcuff
• hamper
• manacle
• trammel
• halter
• fetter
• enchain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of let go

In addition to his acting career, Charvet let go of his musical pursuits. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

The company last month laid off about 1,000 workers, roughly 6% of its staff, and also let go of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and several other veteran executives. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Norvell didn’t have an update on the players before he was let go. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Not long after he was let go, Litberg launched his construction company and came to Menapace to help her with her roofing issues. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026