let in verb4 •To let someone or something come in; to admit someone or something in.He opened the window to let in the air. •To divulge one's inner thoughts to (someone), making oneself emotionally vulnerable to them; to open up to (someone).So tell me when you're gonna let me in / I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin — 2004 •To associate with. •(slang, no longer used) To cheat or victimize.He let me in heavily. formsletting in · lets in