Let off

Pronunciation: /ˈɫɛt ˈɔf/

Let off (verb)

  1. To not punish someone, even though they did something wrong.
  2. To escape a serious result, especially after a mistake or danger.
  3. To cause something to start working, burn, or explode, such as a bomb or fireworks.

Examples

  • The manager let her off for the mistake.
  • They let him off after he explained everything.