Authorizes Meaning in English
word · lemma: authorize
ˈɔθɝˌaɪzɪz
AW-thur-ize-iz
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: autorizaPortuguese (BR): autorizaPortuguese (PT): autorizaChinese (Simplified): 授权Chinese (Traditional): 授權Hindi: अधिकृत करता हैArabic: يخوّلBengali: অনুমোদন দেয় - স্বীকৃতি দেয়Russian: разрешает - уполномочиваетJapanese: 許可する - 承認するVietnamese: phê duyệt - cho phép - cấp quyềnKorean: 허가하다 - 승인하다Turkish: yetkilendirir - onaylarUrdu: اجازت دینا - منظوری دیناIndonesian: mengizinkan - memberi otorisasi
Example Sentences
The app authorizes your login using your fingerprint.
natural
She authorizes the request for vacation days.
basic
The teacher authorizes students to leave early.
basic
This law authorizes people to access public records.
basic
If your bank authorizes the transaction, the payment will go through.
natural
Only the director authorizes changes to this document.
natural