Allow Meaning in English
word
/əˈɫaʊ/
uh-LOW
/ɐlˈaʊ/
uh-LOW
Definition
To let someone do something or to make something possible. It can also mean to accept or include something within limits or rules.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'allow someone to do something' and 'allow for something'. 'Let' is usually more informal than 'allow'. 'Allow' is common in rules, permissions, formal speech, and when talking about what makes something possible.
Spanish: permitir - dejarPortuguese (BR): permitir - deixarPortuguese (PT): permitir - deixarChinese (Simplified): 允许 - 让Chinese (Traditional): 允許 - 讓Hindi: अनुमति देना - इजाज़त देनाArabic: يسمح بـ - يدعBengali: অনুমতি দেওয়া - অনুমোদন করাRussian: разрешать - допускать - позволятьJapanese: 許可する - 認めるVietnamese: cho phépKorean: 허락하다 - 허용하다Turkish: izin vermek - olanak tanımakUrdu: اجازت دینا - ممکن بناناIndonesian: mengizinkan - memungkinkan
Example Sentences
My parents allow me to stay up late on weekends.
basic
This ticket does not allow entry after 8 p.m.
basic
The new road will allow faster travel to the city.
basic
They won't allow any exceptions, no matter who asks.
natural
The budget doesn't allow us to hire more people right now.
natural
We should allow for some extra time in case traffic is bad.
natural