einlassen

German

From Middle High German īnlāzen, from Old High German inlāzan. Equivalent to ein- (“in”) +‎ lassen (“to let”).

(transitive, formal, of a person) to let in; to admit; to grant entry
Trotz mehrmaligem Klopfen wurde er nicht eingelassen.
Although he knocked several times, he was not let in.
(transitive, chiefly of liquids, gases) to introduce; to cause to enter a room or fill a container, usually slowly
Das Insektenvernichtungsmittel wird durch zwei Düsen eingelassen.
The insecticide is introduced through two nozzles.
(transitive, with Bad) to draw a bath; to run a bath
Er lässt sich ein Bad ein.
He is drawing himself a bath.
(transitive, chiefly construction) to cause to be embedded in something; to recess; to inset
Der Kühlschrank ist in die Küchenwand eingelassen.
The refrigerator has been recessed into the kitchen wall.
(reflexive, with auf + accusative) to get into; to become involved in (especially something risky)
Er hätte sich nicht auf dieses Geschäft einlassen sollen.
He shouldn’t have got into this deal.
(reflexive, with mit) to become involved with somebody (usually one who is “bad company”, or for something risky or immoral)
Er hat sich mit einer verheirateten Frau eingelassen.
He’s become involved with a married woman.
(reflexive, formal, law, usually of a defendant) to testify; to declare; to state
Der Beschuldigte hat sich eingelassen, das Haus nie betreten zu haben.
The accused has declared never to have entered the house.