permit
word
/ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
/ˈpɜːˌmɪt/, /pɜːˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
Definition
As a verb, to permit means to allow someone to do something or to make something possible. As a noun, a permit is an official document that gives legal permission for an activity.
Usage & Nuances
The verb is slightly formal and common in rules, signs, and official writing: 'Smoking is not permitted.' In everyday speech, 'allow' is often more common. As a noun, 'permit' is used for official permission such as a work permit, parking permit, or building permit.
Spanish: permitir - permisoPortuguese (BR): permitir - licença - autorizaçãoPortuguese (PT): permitir - licença - autorizaçãoChinese (Simplified): 允许 - 许可证Chinese (Traditional): 允許 - 許可證Hindi: अनुमति देना - परमिट - अनुमति-पत्रArabic: يسمح - تصريح - إذنBengali: অনুমতি দেওয়া (verb) - অনুমতি (noun)Russian: разрешать (verb) - разрешение (noun)Japanese: 許可する (verb) - 許可証 (noun)Vietnamese: cho phép (verb) - giấy phép (noun)Korean: 허가하다 (verb) - 허가증 (noun)Turkish: izin vermek (verb) - izin (noun)Urdu: اجازت دینا (verb) - اجازت نامہ (noun)Indonesian: mengizinkan (verb) - izin (noun)
Example Sentences
Pets are not permitted in this store.
basic
The job does not permit remote work.
basic
You need a parking permit for this street.
basic
The weather didn’t permit us to leave early.
natural
I finally got my work permit, so I can start next week.
natural
The app only permits one login at a time.
natural