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letgo

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/ˈlɛtɡoʊ/ · let-go

to stop holding something or to stop being attached to it emotionally.

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Meanings

verbinformal

to stop holding something or to stop being attached to it emotionally.

کسی چیز کو پکڑنا چھوڑ دینا یا جذباتی طور پر اس سے وابستگی ختم کرنا۔

چھوڑ دینا

chhor dena

Synonyms

release relinquish abandonآزاد کرنارہا کرناچھوڑ دینا

Antonyms

retain hold graspپکڑنارکھناقائم رکھنا

Common Collocations

let go of past
let go slowly
let go of fears

Example Sentences

You need to let go of your past regrets to move forward.

آپ کو آگے بڑھنے کے لیے اپنے ماضی کے افسوسات چھوڑ دینا چاہیے۔

Aap ko aage barhne ke liye apne mazi ke afsosaat chhor dena chahiye.

Sometimes, it's difficult to let go of people who were once important.

کبھی کبھی، ان لوگوں کو چھوڑ دینا مشکل ہوتا ہے جو کبھی اہم تھے۔

Kabhi kabhi, un logon ko chhor dena mushkil hota hai jo kabhi ahem the.

Learning to let go can lead to a happier life.

چھوڑ دینا سیکھنا ایک خوشگوار زندگی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Chhor dena seekhna aik khushgawar zindagi ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

let go:Let go is a phrase that means to release, while 'letgo' is a single word referring to the same concept.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'letting go' as releasing a balloon into the sky.

Visualize holding onto a heavy rock and then releasing it into water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "let go" — to release or relinquish

First known use: 20th century

The term 'let go' has evolved in English from its basic meaning of allowing something to be free into a more figurative sense referring to emotional release.