Vocabulary

Form

to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to entertain

verb vt
freq #25

Example sentences

I cannot afford to leave you idle. You must take up a regular occupation.

I cannot afford to leave you idle.

Don't let the children play on this street.

If he were a wise man, he would not have his son idle.

It's wasteful to leave the land lying idle.

Their mother let them play in the field.

Mothers should keep their children from playing in the streets.