The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.

An obstacle or hindrance.

(tennis) The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.

(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent .

(transitive) To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave (someone or something) alone.

(transitive) To allow the release of (a fluid).

(transitive) To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.

(transitive) To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.

(auxiliary, transitive) Used to introduce a first or third person imperative verb construction.