Authorise Meaning in English
word
ˈɔːθəˌraɪz
AW-thuh-rahyz
ˈɔːθɔːɹˌaɪz
AW-thaw-ryze
Definition
To give official permission for something, or to approve someone to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in official, legal, or business contexts. British spelling is 'authorise', American is 'authorize'. Often used with 'to', e.g., 'authorise someone to do something'. Do not confuse with 'authenticate' (prove something is real) or 'approve' (general agreement).
Spanish: autorizarPortuguese (BR): autorizarPortuguese (PT): autorizarChinese (Simplified): 授权Chinese (Traditional): 授權Hindi: अधिकृत करनाArabic: يُخَوِّل - يوافق علىBengali: অনুমোদন করা - অনুমতি দেওয়াRussian: разрешать - уполномочивать - санкционироватьJapanese: 許可する - 認可するVietnamese: cho phép - phê duyệtKorean: 허가하다 - 승인하다Turkish: yetkilendirmek - izin vermekUrdu: منظور کرنا - اجازت دیناIndonesian: mengizinkan - memberi wewenang
Example Sentences
The manager authorises all payments.
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You must be authorised to enter this area.
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My parents authorised my school trip.
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Can you authorise this purchase for me?
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Only doctors are authorised to prescribe this medicine.
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The bank hasn't authorised my card yet.
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