Let and Opened

It's hinted that the nuke somehow opened a portal to an alternate Earth and let the creatures through.

Source: Comic Book / B.P.R.D.
When a ghost did manage to escape, it was usually because another ghost opened the Unit from the outside to let them out.

Source: Western Animation / The Real Ghostbusters
But it worked too well to the point where Wade opened a gate and let a furious bull out!

Source: Western Animation / Garfield and Friends

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