Authorizing Meaning in English
word · lemma: authorize
ˈɔθɝˌaɪzɪŋ
AW-thur-ize-ing
ˈɔːθəˌraɪzɪŋ
AW-thuh-rye-zing
Definition
Giving official permission or power to do something; to approve or allow an action.
Usage & Nuances
A formal and official term, common in legal, business, or technical contexts (e.g., 'authorizing payment'). Often used with authorities granting permission. Not commonly used in casual speech; prefer 'allowing' in informal settings.
Spanish: autorizarPortuguese (BR): autorizarPortuguese (PT): autorizarChinese (Simplified): 授权Chinese (Traditional): 授權Hindi: अनुमति देनाArabic: تفويضBengali: অনুমোদন করা - স্বীকৃতি দেওয়াRussian: разрешение - одобрениеJapanese: 承認する - 許可するVietnamese: ủy quyền - cho phépKorean: 승인하다 - 허가하다Turkish: yetkilendirmek - onaylamakUrdu: منظوری دینا - اجازت دیناIndonesian: mengesahkan - mengizinkan
Example Sentences
The bank is authorizing your payment now.
basic
She is authorizing access to the building.
basic
The manager is authorizing a refund for the customer.
basic
By authorizing this action, you're taking full responsibility.
natural
We need your signature before authorizing the transfer.
natural
He spent hours authorizing dozens of requests yesterday.
natural