permit

verb B2

Meaning

To permit means to allow someone to do something or to give them the necessary authorization.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "permit" with "allow," as "permit" often implies a formal or official consent.

Example Sentences

Does the school permit students to use phones during breaks ?
The manager will not permit any unauthorized access to the files .
The school does not permit students to use phones during lessons .
The teacher will not permit phones during the exam .

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