permit

verb
UK: /pəˈmɪt/
US: /pərˈmɪt/

  1. To allow something to happen.

    1. Do you permit dogs in the house?
    2. The rules do not permit smoking in this area, so please don't do it.

  2. To give someone official permission to do something.

    1. They permit us to park here.
    2. The regulations permit the company to increase prices under certain conditions.

Synonyms

allow authorize license permission
permit noun

  1. An official document giving someone permission to do something.

    1. I have a permit to fish here.
    2. You need a permit if you plan to build on this area, so get it.

  2. Legal document that allows a specific activity.

    1. He showed his work permit to the officer during the inspection.
    2. The construction company obtained the necessary building permit from the city council.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "permit" in English means: To allow something to happen., To give someone official permission to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "permit" is /pəˈmɪt/ in British English and /pərˈmɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "permit": allow, authorize, license, permission.

Example usage of "permit": "Do you permit dogs in the house?". More examples on the page.