permits
word · lemma: permit
/ˈpɝˌmɪts/, /pɝˈmɪts/
PUR-mits (noun), pur-MITS (verb)
/ˈpɜːˌmɪts/, /pɜːˈmɪts/
PUR-mits (noun), pur-MITS (verb)
Definition
Plural of 'permit': official documents or permissions allowing someone to do something, such as work, drive, or build.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to formal, official documents. Can be countable ('building permits'). Common with 'work permits', 'parking permits', 'fishing permits'. Not used for informal permission (use 'permission' for that).
Spanish: permisosPortuguese (BR): permissõesPortuguese (PT): permissõesChinese (Simplified): 许可Chinese (Traditional): 許可Hindi: अनुमतियाँArabic: تصاريحBengali: পারমিট - অনুমতিপত্রRussian: разрешенияJapanese: 許可証Vietnamese: giấy phépKorean: 허가증Turkish: izinlerUrdu: پرمیٹ - اجازت نامےIndonesian: izin - surat izin
Example Sentences
You need special permits to fish in this lake.
basic
The city office issues building permits.
basic
Sometimes it takes weeks to process these permits.
natural
Without the right permits, the project could be delayed or stopped.
natural
All workers must have valid permits before starting the job.
basic
Did you get all the permits sorted out for your event?
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