Definition
Definition of allowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
permissiveRare permitting something to happenRare
- The allowing parent let the children stay up late.
- The allowing teacher gave the students extra time for the test.
- An allowing policy enabled employees to work from home.
Expressions with allowing
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introduces a fact or possibility that is accepted before another point
Allowing that he is young, he is very responsible.
Origin of allowing
Latin, alloware (to praise)
Terms with allowing included in their meaning
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infrastructure
structure allowing passage over an obstacle
transportation
traffic signal allowing vehicles to go
money storage
bank relationship allowing deposits and withdrawals
physical opening
crack or hole allowing fluid to escape
driver's document
document allowing one to drive
access
permit or ticket allowing entry or travel
travel
document allowing international travel
act of permitting
the act of allowing someone to do something
accessible
not closed or restricted allowing access
entry permit
card or paper allowing someone to enter a place temporarily
entry
act of allowing someone to enter a place
travel
allowing continuous travel
body anatomy
the point where two bones meet allowing movement
clear material
allowing light to pass through clearly
travel document
official endorsement on a passport allowing entry into a country
frozen surface
opening in ice allowing air or water
sealed
not allowing air or gas to pass in or out
travel
card allowing entry onto a plane or ship
legal
official document allowing someone to operate a boat
fabric
allowing air to pass through easily
physical space
space allowing easy movement or breathing
transportation
card allowing unlimited bus rides for a period
building access
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure
legal permit
official document allowing someone to fish legally
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- French:permettant, ...
- German:erlaubend, ...
- Italian:permissivo, ...
- Spanish:permisivo, ...
- Portuguese:permissivo, ...
- Chinese:允许的, ...
- Japanese:許容的な, ...
- Arabic:متساهل, ...
- Hebrew:סוֹבְלָנִי, ...
- Russian:разрешающий, ...
- Ukrainian:дозволяючий, ...
- Hindi:अनुमतिपूर्ण, ...
Definition of allow - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
enable actionenable someone to do something
- The scholarship will allow her to attend college..
2.
permissiongive permission for something to happen
- The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
3.
planninginclude something in planning
- We must allow extra time for traffic.
4.
admitlet someone enter or stay
- They allowed the guests to stay overnight.
5.
discussionacknowledge or agree that something is true
- She allowed that the plan might fail.
6.
legaldecide in favor of a request legally
- The court allowed the appeal.
7.
moneygrant as a deduction or addition
- The store allowed a discount for members.
8.
let slideDated forgo bothering with somethingDated
- I'll allow the mistake this time.
Expressions with allow
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consider something when planning or deciding
We must allow for delays in our schedule.
permit natural events to happen without interference
We decided to allow nature to take her course during the healing.
permit natural events or processes to happen without interference
They decided to allow nature to take its course during the healing.
permit someone to enter a place
The guard allowed in the visitors.
give permission for something to happen
They will allow it if you ask nicely.
give permission or opportunity to someone
Allow me to introduce myself.
permit some freedom or flexibility in rules or actions
The teacher will allow some leeway on the assignment deadline.
permit the existence or occurrence of something
The rules do not allow of any exceptions.
Origin of allow
Latin, ad (to) + laudem (praise)
Examples of allow in a sentence
The new policy will allow employees to work remotely. Parents should allow children to explore new hobbies. The manager allowed extra time for the project. The project plan should allow for potential delays. We need to allow room for future expansion. The guard allowed him to enter the building.
They allowed her to stay for the weekend. I allow that your concerns are justified. The minister allowed that mistakes had been made. The judge allowed the motion to proceed. The board allowed the merger after careful consideration. The insurer allowed $200 for travel expenses. The tax rules allow an amount for each dependent. The inspector chose to allow the minor violation. Please allow the late reply on this occasion.
View all translations of allow
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- French:permettre, consentir, ...
- German:ermöglichen, gestatten, ...
- Italian:dare l'opportunità, consentire, ...
- Spanish:permitir, considerar, ...
- Portuguese:possibilitar, autorizar, ...
- Chinese:允许, 同意, ...
- Japanese:可能にする, 認める, ...
- Arabic:سَمَحَ, أذِنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַפְשֵׁר, לְהַרְשׁוֹת, ...
- Russian:разрешать, разрешить, ...
- Ukrainian:дозволяти, дозволити, ...
- Hindi:सक्षम बनाना, अनुमति देना, ...
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