не отпускал

didn't let go

→ не
phrase Rare #48,900
didn't let go Used by a male speaker in the past; depending on context, it can mean “didn't let someone leave” or “didn't release someone.”
RU: Я не отпускал его домой до вечера.
EN: I didn't let him go home until evening.

Я её не отпускал.

I didn't let her go.

— 28 лет спустя: Храм костей (2026)

Антон, вернись тебя никто никуда не отпускал.

Anton, come back—nobody said you could go anywhere.

— Дневной дозор (2006)

Извините, но я не отпускал вас.

I'm sorry, but I didn't dismiss you.

— Несколько хороших парней (1992)

Я тебя не отпускал.

I didn't let you go.

— Эксперимент (2001)