permit — ozdic

Collocations

23

1

(noun.)

ADJ

VERB + PERMIT

PERMIT + VERB

expire, run out

PERMIT + NOUN

holder

PREP

by ~

You can only visit the museum by permit if you're doing research there.

with/without a ~

My friend needed to get a work permit before she could start her new job in Canada.

~ for

You need a parking permit for the downtown area if you work there.

2

(verb.)

ADV

legally

generally, normally

Smoking is generally not permitted inside hospitals and restaurants.

VERB + PERMIT

refuse to

be designed to

The new policy is designed to permit employees to work from home two days each week.

Definitions

verb

1

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular, and with such a loud flow of words, that I trembled lest he should be heard on the veranda.

Last week the decision on two points was conclusive: the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. will not permit ordination of women as ministers, but will permit their election as ruling elders, permission which makes possible a woman as moderator.

2

To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly.

3

To allow for, to make something possible.

What was left to say? Quite a lot, if only parliamentary time permitted.

For snackage there's a 1950s-themed diner plus a barbie on the terrace, weather permitting.

4

To allow, to admit (of).

"You English are always so frivolous," said the Princess. "In Russia we have too many troubles to permit of our being light-hearted."

"As an instrument of economic policy, incantation does not permit of minor doubts or scruples."

5

To grant formal authorization for (something).

The Building Department permitted that project last week.

[…] they have not expanded so far federal permitting authority to site and permit transmission lines that are important for interstate commerce.

noun

1

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.

Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.

2

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

3

Formal permission.

noun

1

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

noun — a legal document giving official permission to do something

verb — consent to, give permission

verb — allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposin

allow
tolerate

verb — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

6

01

Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular

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02

Last week the decision on two points was conclusive: the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. will not permit ordination of women as ministers, but will permit their election as ruling elders, permissi

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03

He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly.

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04

A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.

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05

Go over to the park office and get a permit for the #3 shelter.

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06

You can't enter the building without a permit.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, permit is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.