allot

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reservar, destinar ou distribuir algo, como tempo, dinheiro ou recursos, a alguém ou para um propósito específico.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving or distributing something, such as time, money, or resources, to someone or for a particular purpose.

1. Distribute or assignB2formal

   To give out or apportion something, such as time, resources, or tasks, to someone or something.

   Distribuir

   • The teacher allotted each student a specific topic for the project.
   • The committee allotted funds to various community programs.
   • We need to allot enough time for each speaker at the conference.

   Sinônimosallocateapportionassigndispensedistributeearmarkgive outgrantportionration

   Antônimosdenykeepretainwithhold

2. Grant or allowB2formal

   To officially give someone a particular amount of something, especially time or money.

   Conceder

   • Each participant was allotted ten minutes to present their ideas.
   • The government allotted a budget for the new infrastructure project.
   • She was allotted a small office space in the building.

   Sinônimosallocateallowapportionassignbudgetgrant

3. Administer in small portionsC1formal

   To give out something in small amounts, often in a controlled or systematic way.

   Distribuir em pequenas porções

   • The nurse allotted the medication in precise doses.
   • The manager allotted the tasks in small portions to avoid overwhelming the team.
   • Resources were allotted sparingly to ensure they lasted the entire month.

   Sinônimosdispensedistributedole outmete outparcel outration