Authorizes Meaning in English

word · lemma: authorize

US

ˈɔθɝˌaɪzɪz

AW-thur-ize-iz

UK

ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz

AW-thuh-rize-iz

Definition

Gives official permission or approval for something to happen or for someone to do something.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly formal or official; used with documents, laws, supervisors ('the manager authorizes payment'). Common phrases: 'authorize someone to', 'the system authorizes'. Don't confuse with 'allow' (less formal) or 'approve' (focus on positive opinion).

• Spanish: autoriza
• Portuguese (BR): autoriza
• Portuguese (PT): autoriza
• Chinese (Simplified): 授权
• Chinese (Traditional): 授權
• Hindi: अधिकृत करता है
• Arabic: يخوّل
• Bengali: অনুমোদন দেয় - স্বীকৃতি দেয়
• Russian: разрешает - уполномочивает
• Japanese: 許可する - 承認する
• Vietnamese: phê duyệt - cho phép - cấp quyền
• Korean: 허가하다 - 승인하다
• Turkish: yetkilendirir - onaylar
• Urdu: اجازت دینا - منظوری دینا
• Indonesian: mengizinkan - memberi otorisasi

Example Sentences

The app authorizes your login using your fingerprint.

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She authorizes the request for vacation days.

basic

The teacher authorizes students to leave early.

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This law authorizes people to access public records.

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If your bank authorizes the transaction, the payment will go through.

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Only the director authorizes changes to this document.

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