allow
🇺🇸
/əˈlaʊ/
🇬🇧
/əˈlaʊ/
verb
A2
Give permission for someone to do something.
The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
B1
Provide something for someone.
I'll allow myself a small piece of cake.
B1
Make it possible for someone to enter or leave a place.
The security guard allowed us to pass through the gate.
B1
Enable a system or process to function in a certain way.
This software allows for customization of the user interface.
R
Ensure that there is enough of something for a particular purpose.
We need to allow enough time for the meeting.
R
Accept or agree with a statement or claim.
The court allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial.
translation
Give permission for someone to do something.; Provide something for someone.; Make it possible for someone to enter or leave a place.; Enable a system or process to function in a certain way.; Ensure that there is enough of something for a particular purpose.; Accept or agree with a statement or claim.
Word Forms
3rd Present
allows
Past
allowed
Perfect
allowed
Progressive
allowing