Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To open one's grip so that something being held is released.
Natural examples
Lass den Griff los, sobald das Rad steht.
Release the handle once the wheel stops.
Das Kind ließ den bunten Ball nicht los.
The child would not let go of the bright ball.
Nach dem Gespräch konnte sie die alte Sorge loslassen.
After the talk, she could let go of the old worry.
Usage note
Separable strong verb. Figuratively, it can mean ceasing to cling to a worry or memory.
Mini-lesson: loslassen
To open one's grip so that something being held is released. Separable strong verb. Figuratively, it can mean ceasing to cling to a worry or memory.
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