How do I use lassen: causative?

lassen: causative = you arrange for it to be done. Permissive = you allow someone to do it. Structure is identical.

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lassen + Infinitiv: you allow it, or you get it done.

What does lassen mean here?

You allow or let someone do it?lassen + Infinitiv

You arrange for something to be done?lassen + Infinitiv

Ich lasse ihn schlafen.

I'm letting him sleep. (allow)

Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren.

I'm having my car repaired. (get it done)

Ich lasse das Auto reparieren.

I'm having the car repaired. (causative)

Ich lasse ihn schlafen.

I'm letting him sleep. (permissive)

Sie lässt die Kinder draußen spielen.

She lets the children play outside. (permissive)

What is the rule for lassen: causative?: lassen + Infinitiv: you allow it, or you get it done.
How do I use lassen: causative?: lassen: causative = you arrange for it to be done. Permissive = you allow someone to do it. Structure is identical.
What does lassen mean here?: You allow or let someone do it?: lassen + Infinitiv; You arrange for something to be done?: lassen + Infinitiv

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