1.a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
1.make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen;
This permits the water to rush in
2.actively cause something to happen;
I let it be known that I was not interested
3.consent to, give permission;
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
4.cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition;
He got his squad on the ball
5.leave unchanged;
let it be
6.grant use or occupation of under a term of contract;
I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners