allow

• Verb, das die Erlaubnis oder das Einräumen eines Rechts bezeichnet, etwas zu tun; auch: etwas zulassen oder möglich machen sowie etwas gewähren oder bereitstellen.

A verb used to indicate permitting or giving permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.

1. Permit or LetA1formal

   To give permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.

   Erlauben

   • The teacher allows us to use calculators during the test.
   • Parents should allow children to explore their interests.
   • The rules do not allow smoking in the building.

   Synonymeapproveauthorizegrantletlicensepermitsanctionsuffertolerate

   Antonymebanbarblockdenydisallowforbidpreventprohibitrestrainveto

2. Make possibleB1formal

   To make something possible or enable it to happen.

   Ermöglichen

   • The new software allows users to edit videos easily.
   • This ticket allows entry to all attractions.
   • The design allows for easy expansion in the future.

   Synonymeapproveauthorizeenableletlicensepermitsanctionwarrant

   Antonymebarblockforbidimpedeinhibitobstructpreventprohibitstop

3. Add extra time or amountB2formal

   To provide extra time, space, or quantity for something.

   Zusätzlich einplanen

   • Allow an extra hour for traffic delays.
   • The recipe allows for 10 servings.
   • Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

   Synonymeaddallocateleaveprovidereserveset aside

   Antonymecurtaillimitreducerestrict

Phrasal-Variantenallow forallow in