Permit - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization (syn: license, permission)
- large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
verb
This will permit the rain to run off
Extra examples
The judge permitted the release of the prisoner.
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items.
He permitted himself one more cookie.
The new ramp permits easier access to the highway.
Children are not permitted in without their parents.
The doctor will not permit Mother up until she is better.
Smoking is only permitted in the public lounge.
As a punishment, she was not permitted to attend any school activities.
Dogs are not permitted inside the shop.
The bill would permit workers twelve weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
He had more than the permitted level of alcohol in his blood.
The large windows permit a clear view of the lake.
The moon permitted me to see a little way into the distance.
I'll see you after the meeting, if time permits (=if it finishes early enough).
Word forms
I/you/we/they: permit
he/she/it: permits
present participle: permitting
past tense: permitted
past participle: permitted
singular: permit
plural: permits
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
