Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, go.
To dismiss from employment.
To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
To ignore (a comment, etc.).
To emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation.
To fail to maintain a standard of appearance, behavior, or performance.
To gain weight
To depart suddenly; to "take a powder".
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
To use powder on the hair or skin.
To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.