allowal‧low /əˈlaʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] 
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party. Students are not allowed to eat in class.something is allowed (=something is officially permitted) Are dictionaries allowed in the exam?allow somebody something Passengers are allowed one item of hand luggage each. How much time are we allowed?allow yourself something He allowed himself the occasional glass of wine.allow something We don’t allow diving in the pool.allow somebody in/out/up etc I don’t allow the cat in the bedroom. The audience is not allowed backstage.somebody should be allowed to do something Students should be allowed to make their own decisions.allow something to do something Don’t allow your problems to dominate your life.2make something possible to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something, especially something helpful or useful SYN permitallow for something Our new system will allow for more efficient use of resources.allow somebody to do something A 24-hour ceasefire allowed the two armies to reach an agreement.allow somebody something a seat belt that allows the driver greater freedom of movementallow something This adjustment of the figures allows a fairer comparison.3have enough of something to be sure that you have enough time, money, food etc available for a particular purposeallow somebody something Allow yourselves plenty of time to get to the airport.allow something for somebody/something I’ve allowed half a bottle of wine for each person.4correct/permitted formal to accept that something is correct or true, or that something is acceptable according to the rules or law: The judge allowed the evidence.allow that I allow that there may have been a mistake.5allow me formal used as a polite way of offering to help someone do something: ‘Allow me,’ the waiter said, opening the door. → let1, forbid(1)GRAMMAR: Comparisonallow• You allow someone to do something: · Her boss allows her to work from home.• Something is allowed: · Working from home is allowed.Allow is often used in the passive.let• You let someone do something: · Her boss lets her work from home. ✗Don’t say: let someone to do somethingLet is not used in the passive.permit• Something is permitted: · Working from home is permitted.• Someone is permitted to do something: · Employees are permitted to work from home.Permit is usually used in the passive.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSallow to say that someone can do something – used about parents, teachers, or people in authority: · They don’t allow students to chew gum in the classroom.· I’m not allowed to stay out after ten o'clock.let [not in passive] to allow someone to do something.Let is not used in the passive, and is much more commonly used in everyday English than allow: · Will your mum let you come to the party?· I’ll borrow John’s bicycle, if he’ll let me.permit formal if something is permitted, it is allowed according to the rules – used especially on written notices and announcements: · Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.give somebody permission used when someone in an important official position decides to allow someone to do something: · He was given special permission to leave school early.· The Home Office has given him permission to stay in Britain indefinitely.give your consent to say that you will allow someone to do something that will affect you personally, or a member of your family, when you have a legal right to say ‘no’: · Her parents have given their consent to the marriage.· You can’t build on someone’s land without the owner’s consent.give something the go-ahead to officially allow a planned project or activity to happen: · The government finally gave the go-ahead for a new terminal at Heathrow airport.· A new nuclear plant has been given the go-ahead.authorize to officially or legally allow someone to do something – used about laws or people: · The UN resolution would authorize the use of force.· I never authorized them to give information about me to other banks.entitle to give someone the right to do or have something: · The pass entitles you to travel on any bus, at any time, in Norwich.· If the goods are faulty, the customer is entitled to a refund.sanction formal to give official approval and support for something: · The Truman administration refused to sanction a military attack.· The advertisements were sanctioned by the candidate himself.allow for somebody/something phrasal verb to consider the possible facts, problems, costs etc involved in something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment: Allowing for inflation, the cost of the project will be $2 million. You should always allow for the possibility that it might rain.allow of something phrasal verb formal to make it possible for something to happen or be accepted: The facts allow of only one interpretation.
WORD ORIGINallow
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French allouer, from Medieval Latin allocare ( ➔ ALLOCATE) and from Latin adlaudare, from ad- ‘to’ + laudare ‘to praise’VERB TABLE
allow
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | allow |
| he, she, it | allows | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | allowed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have allowed |
| he, she, it | has allowed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had allowed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will allow |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have allowed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am allowing |
| he, she, it | is allowing | |
| you, we, they | are allowing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was allowing |
| you, we, they | were allowing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been allowing |
| he, she, it | has been allowing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been allowing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be allowing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been allowing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Our apartment complex does not allow pets.
- Paul's bank now allows him £35 a week, and Geoff can withdraw no more than £40.
- The manager doesn't allow children in the bar.
- Under federal law, Indian nations are allowed to operate casinos on their reservations, with the state's permission.
- We do not allow eating in the classrooms.
- We do not allow people to smoke anywhere in the building.
- At least one of the new filter starting bacteria mixes claims to allow you to start your tank fully stocked.
- He knows the Treasury does not allow departments to earmark tax revenues.
- He spent more than ten days in the neurology unit at Glasgow's Southern General before being allowed home.
- Most colleges will allow students to change their subject choices in the early weeks of an academic session.
- She has been allowed out now to visit her family because she has just married off her only daughter.
- We allow visitor play on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
THESAURUS
to say that someone can do something – used about parents, teachers, or people in authority: · They don’t allow students to chew gum in the classroom.· I’m not allowed to stay out after ten o'clock.
[not in passive] to allow someone to do something.Let is not used in the passive, and is much more commonly used in everyday English than allow: · Will your mum let you come to the party?· I’ll borrow John’s bicycle, if he’ll let me.
formal if something is permitted, it is allowed according to the rules – used especially on written notices and announcements: · Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.
used when someone in an important official position decides to allow someone to do something: · He was given special permission to leave school early.· The Home Office has given him permission to stay in Britain indefinitely.
to say that you will allow someone to do something that will affect you personally, or a member of your family, when you have a legal right to say ‘no’: · Her parents have given their consent to the marriage.· You can’t build on someone’s land without the owner’s consent.
to officially allow a planned project or activity to happen: · The government finally gave the go-ahead for a new terminal at Heathrow airport.· A new nuclear plant has been given the go-ahead.
to officially or legally allow someone to do something – used about laws or people: · The UN resolution would authorize the use of force.· I never authorized them to give information about me to other banks.
to give someone the right to do or have something: · The pass entitles you to travel on any bus, at any time, in Norwich.· If the goods are faulty, the customer is entitled to a refund.
formal to give official approval and support for something: · The Truman administration refused to sanction a military attack.· The advertisements were sanctioned by the candidate himself.
Longman Language Activatorto let someone do something · We wanted to go camping, but our parents wouldn't let us.let somebody do something · Sue doesn't let her kids eat candy.· Thanks for letting me spend the night at your place.let somebody in/out (=let someone go in or out of a place) · You'd better let the dog out.
if someone such as a teacher, official, or parent allows someone to do something, they let them do it: allow somebody to do something: · We do not allow people to smoke anywhere in the building.· Under federal law, Indian nations are allowed to operate casinos on their reservations, with the state's permission.allow somebody something formal (=allow them to have it): · Paul's bank now allows him £35 a week, and Geoff can withdraw no more than £40.allow somebody in/out etc (=allow someone to go into or out of a place): · The manager doesn't allow children in the bar.
especially spoken to tell someone that you will allow them to do something: · Mom says we can each have two cookies.· I thought you said we could use this room.
to decide to allow someone to do something because you have been persuaded to allow it: · The rebels finally agreed to a ban on terrorist activity.· McCaskill left the California Angels on Saturday and agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago White Sox worth over $6 million.
if a law or a rule permits someone to do something, it allows them to do it: · Photography will not be permitted inside the courtroom.permit somebody to do something: · The law permits foreign investors to own up to 25% of British companies.
also authorise British to officially or legally allow someone to do something, especially by signing an official document: · Who authorized the decision to close the factory?· Among other matters, the city council authorized more funds for additional police officers.authorize somebody to do something: · Only Congress can authorize the President to declare war.
to not care whether someone does something or not, especially when they have asked for your permission or approval: · As long as your parents have no objection, you're very welcome to come on vacation with us.have no objection to somebody doing something: · They said they had no objection to us leaving a little early.
to give final permission to allow something important to happen, which will affect yourself, your family, or your property: · Parents are required to give their written consent (=give permission in writing) before a child can be asked to participate in an interview.give your consent to something: · In September, he gave Dr. Arning his consent to conduct the experiment.
also give somebody/something the green light to give official permission for a planned activity to begin: · We're still waiting for the finance committee to give us the green light.· Councillors in Darlington gave the hotel development project the go-ahead in September.give the go-ahead for something: · We believe the nuclear programme should be given the go-ahead for further development.
what you say to ask permission · Can I borrow your pen for a minute?· Hey Dad, can I stay at Sara's house tonight?· Can I go to the bathroom?
use this to ask someone politely if you can do something: · May I ask you a question, Mr Simmonds?· May I see your ticket, please?
use this when you are worried that what you want to do will annoy or interrupt someone else: · Is it all right if I smoke?· Do you mind if I open the window?· Would you mind if I made a call?
what you say to give permission · "Can I watch TV?" "Sure, go ahead."go right ahead · "Is it OK if I eat the last apple?" "Go right ahead."go ahead and do something · If you want to take a shower, just go ahead and take one.
when someone asks you if they can use something, especially something that belongs to you: · "Is it all right if I call my parents?" "Be my guest."· "Do you mind if I sit here?'' "Be my guest."
when you want someone to do what they want without feeling that they need to ask you first: · "I hope you don't mind if I use your phone." "Of course not. Feel free."feel free to do something: · Please feel free to stop me and ask questions whenever you like.
when you want someone to take what they want, especially food or drink: · "Is there any beer left?" "Sure, help yourself."help yourself to something: · Help yourself to coffee and cake.
spoken use this as a friendly way of telling someone they can do something: · "Can I take some more casserole?" "Of course!"· "Do you mind of I sit here?" "Of course you can."
to be allowed to do something · Now that you're seventeen, you can learn to drive.· You can't park here.· Ask Jan if you can borrow a cup or two of milk.
to be allowed to do something, especially because a rule or law says you can do it: be allowed to do something: · Are we allowed to use calculators on the test?something is allowed: · Lanterns and heaters are allowed on Forest Service lands if they are fueled by propane.be allowed in/out/off/on etc (=be allowed to go in, out, off etc): · Several international relief organizations had been allowed into the area to determine what help was needed.
formal to be allowed to do something by an official order, rule, or law: be permitted to do something: · Residents were not even permitted to fish in the reservoir.something is permitted: · Smoking is only permitted in the public lounge.
formal to be allowed to do something: · Educational institutions may videotape copyrighted television programs, but the tape must be destroyed after 45 days.
to be allowed to do something when you want or in the way that you want: · Workers are free to choose from a wide variety of insurance plans.· The winners of the competition are free to spend their prize money in any way they choose.
to let something happen, without trying to stop it to let someone do something, or let something happen, especially something bad that you should try to stop. Allow is more formal than let: let somebody/something do something: · You shouldn't let your husband treat you like that.· Don't let the dog get into the flowerbed.· It took all my willpower to remain cool and tell him not to let it happen again.allow something to do something: · The government has allowed the present economic crisis to get completely out of control.· The hedge should not be allowed to grow higher than six feet.
to let someone do something that they have chosen to do, although you could stop them, especially because they want to do it very much: · If you really want to become a lawyer, I'm not going to stand in your way.· Sally knew that modelling would be her career, and she was going to make sure that nothing stood in her way.
if something bad or unpleasant happens unchecked , it is allowed to continue to happen because no one is controlling it when they should be: · A fire broke out in the warehouse and raged unchecked for over two hours.· Over the last decade, the government has allowed the spread of poverty and unemployment to continue completely unchecked.
especially British, informal a law or official decision which seems to give someone the right to do something that most people think is morally wrong and should not be allowed: charter for somebody to do something: · This housing law would be a charter for dishonest landlords to cheat their tenants.thieves'/tax dodgers' etc charter: · The police decision to reduce their burglary squad has been described as 'a thieves' charter'.
to let someone do whatever they want · The children at the school are given complete freedom to study whatever subjects they want.· The major argument for capitalism is that it gives people freedom to make their own choices about what they do.
if someone who employs you gives you free rein to plan, make, or operate something, they let you decide what to do and how to do it: · We're giving the medical center a free hand as to how it spends the money.· The new chairman has been given a completely free hand to make whatever changes he thinks necessary.
if someone in authority gives someone carte blanche , they give them complete power over what is done and how it is done - use this especially when you do not approve of the power they are given or the decisions they make: · The General seems to have been given carte blanche to attack whatever civilian targets he wants.· The Supreme Court's decision practically gives the police carte blanche to order everyone out when they stop a car.
British /give somebody a blank check American to let someone have as much money as they need to do something - use this especially about government or business activity: · It no longer makes sense to give the Pentagon a blank check when funding for domestic programs is being reduced.· We cannot let our democracy become a matter of simply giving a bunch of politicians a blank cheque to govern us every five years.
to allow someone to stay in or use a place and do what they want there: · Gary and Kaye were often out at work till late evening, but gave us the run of the house.· He was given the run of Shaw's library while writing his biography.
to let someone do something that is not usually allowed to let someone do something that is slightly different from what the rules allow, especially when you do not officially tell anyone about it: · The state government was willing to bend the rules where necessary in order to create more jobs.· I'll try and get the housing department to bend the rules for us.
to allow someone to do something that is not usually allowed: · I'll make an exception this time, but next time you hand in an essay late I won't accept it.
British a special right that a particular group of people are allowed to have, for example, by the government or by their employer: · Under the previous administration, rich landowners were given generous tax concessions.· Pensioners and disabled people get special concessions on buses and trains.
to allow someone not to have to go to school, work etc, for example because they are ill: be excused from something: · Can I be excused from swimming today? I've got a cold.· Kinney asked to be excused from his duties on the board.excuse somebody from something: · I'll try to get them to excuse me from the meeting.
if you exempt someone, you give them special permission not to have to do something that they and other people are normally expected to do: exempt somebody from something: · The new law exempts people who earn less than $8000 a year from paying any taxes.· My father was exempted from military service on the grounds of ill health.
to officially say that a rule or a legal punishment can be ignored, especially because in this particular situation it is not important or useful to keep to it: · The court decided to waive her fine as it was her first offence.· The industry asked the Federal Communications Commission to waive a rule that limits the amount of power used to send a data transmission over a telephone line.
official permission to do something when someone officially allows you to do something: permission to do something: · I had to get official permission to visit the prison.with/without somebody's permission: · We're not allowed to camp here without the farmer's permission.· The changes to the book were all made with the author's permission.
official permission to do something, especially written permission, from someone in a position of authority: · I must get authorization from your bank before I can accept a cheque for over fifty pounds.authorization to do something: · As a result of growing world tensions, the army requested authorization to establish another base at Battery Cove.
formal permission you give for something important that will affect you, your family, or your property: without somebody's consent: · The young couple were married without their parents' consent.give your consent: · The city authorities have given their consent to leases on two buildings in the centre of Moscow.written consent: · Before a woman can have an abortion, she needs to have written consent from two doctors.
official permission given by someone in a position of authority, after checking that what someone wants to do is legal, safe, or likely to be successful: · We expect that we'll have clearance from the Justice Department for the buyout in the first quarter of the year.clearance to do something: · The pilot requested clearance to land at Narita Airport.
informal permission from someone, especially someone important: without somebody's say-so: · Kathleen evidently ran things around the office and nothing could be done without her say-so.on somebody's say-so: · Tell him he can use the car, but only on my say-so.
British /license American official permission to do something, which is often used as a reason to do something wrong, especially something that will harm other people: license to do something: · The Secret Service seems to think they have a license to tap anyone's phone in the interests of "national security."· Some manufacturers see the current labelling regulations as licence to mislead shoppers.
an official document that gives permission an official document that gives you permission to do something, for example permission to work somewhere or visit somewhere: · You can't park here unless you have a permit.work permit (=a permit to work in a particular country): · Many spouses of diplomats are unable to pursue their careers because they lack U.S. work permits.
British /license American an official document that allows you to do something, for example to drive a car or own a gun: · Do you have a licence for that gun?driving licenceBritish /driver's license American: · Rebecca's disability prevented her from getting a driver's license.
a document giving the police permission to take someone in order to ask them questions, or to search inside a building: · A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a suspected terrorist.search warrant: · You don't have to let the police in unless they have a search warrant.
to make someone able to do something · The money from my grandmother enabled us to buy the house.· The programme is designed to enable young people to find work.
to provide the conditions in which someone is able to do something: make it possible to do something: · The direct flight makes it possible to get from London to Tokyo in 12 hours.make it possible for somebody to do something: · The loan made it possible for him to continue his education.make something possible: · I'd like to thank everyone - my family, my friends - who helped to make the whole thing possible.
if a piece of equipment or a service allows you to do something or lets you do it, it provides what you need to be able to do it: · The web site allows you to order groceries over the Internet.· The telephone service lets users see who is calling before they pick up the phone.
if education or training equips you to do something, especially something such as a particular kind of job, it prepares you and makes you able to do it: equip somebody to do something: · The school aims to equip students to deal with the kind of problems they will face in the outside world.equip somebody for: · Her privileged upbringing had not equipped her for hard work in the fields.
when you are not allowed to do something when a person or a rule says that you must not do something: · We're not allowed to wear jewellery at school.· My mom wasn't allowed to wear makeup until she was 16.something is not allowed: · Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building.
if something is forbidden , you are not allowed to do it. If someone is forbidden to do something, they are not allowed to do it. Be forbidden is more formal than not allowed: · In Saudi Arabia, alcohol and drug use are forbidden.be forbidden to do something: · Prisoners were forbidden to speak to each other while they were working.be strictly forbidden: · The use of mobile phones is strictly forbidden during take-off and landing.forbidden by law: · Teachers were forbidden by law to teach Darwin's theory of evolution.
spoken if you can't do something, you are not allowed to do it: · You can't park here.· Dad says I can't go out tonight.
used on signs and notices to say that you are not allowed to smoke, park your car etc: · There were 'no smoking' signs in every room.· The gate was locked and the sign said 'No Trespassing'.
formal to be forbidden by a law or rule - used especially on official notices and warnings: · Cars are prohibited in the city centre.· Talking is not permitted in class.· Cameras are prohibited inside the cathedral.· The use of calculators in the test is not permitted.strictly prohibited: · Smoking in the cinema is strictly prohibited.
use this to tell someone that they are not allowed to do something: · You're not to tell anybody about this!· Employees are not to leave their cars in the company parking lot overnight.
a subject, word, or activity that is taboo is not normally talked about or done because it is considered embarrassing or offensive according to social custom or accepted moral standards: · Sex before marriage is no longer taboo in western countries.taboo subject: · Death is still a taboo subject for many people.
to tell someone that they must not do something to say that someone must not do something, and stop them doing it. Not allow is more formal than not let: not let somebody do something: · My parents won't let me stay out after 11 o'clock.not allow somebody to do something: · The university does not allow athletes to work during the school year.not allow something: · Joan and Bill don't allow smoking in their house.
to tell someone that they should not do something, especially because it is dangerous or harmful: · My mother always told us not to talk to strangers.· His doctor told him not to drink any alcohol while he was taking the tablets.
formal to say clearly and strongly that someone should not do something: · Their religion forbids the eating of pork.forbid somebody to do something: · The management forbids employees to accept tips from customers.forbid somebody (from) doing something: · They were forbidden from entering the sacred chamber.
to tell someone that they cannot do something when they have asked for your permission to do it: · He wanted to use the car tonight but I said no.· She wanted to go to the conference but her boss said she couldn't take the day off from work.
to officially forbid something - use this about activities that are forbidden by law or agreement, especially because they are dangerous: · Many doctors now say that boxing should be banned.· a new international treaty banning all nuclear testsban somebody from (doing) something: · Relatives of the prisoners were banned from visiting them.
to forbid an activity by making it illegal: · International Law prohibits the use of chemical weapons.· The U.S. prohibited all flights to the country while the war was in progress.prohibit somebody from doing something: · Mexican law prohibits the clergy from teaching in universities and schools.
to completely forbid something by making it illegal: · Attempts to outlaw abortion have so far been unsuccessful.· Slavery was not officially outlawed in Australia until 1859.
if a government or organization blacklists someone, they keep a record of their name in order to forbid them doing a particular job or taking part in a particular activity: · Members of the Communist Party were blacklisted and had great difficulty finding work.· When she tried to get a loan she found she had been blacklisted.
to make something possible · We are grateful to everyone who made this event possible.make it possible for somebody to do something · Satellite broadcasting made it possible for people all over the world to watch the 1960 Olympic Games.
especially written to make it possible for someone to do something that they want to do: allow/enable somebody to do something: · The Internet allows people to send messages all over the world.· The sports school has enabled 10,000 youngsters to receive free tuition in a wide range of sports.
formal to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something: · I would like to go into this argument in some detail, but time does not permit it.permit somebody to do something: · Unit pricing is a system that permits the customer to compare the costs of products.weather/ time etc permitting (=if the weather, time etc makes it possible): · In summer, meals are eaten in the garden, weather permitting.
to make it possible for something to happen by producing the right conditions for it: · Galileo's achievements in physical science paved the way for Newton's discoveries.· In 1930's Germany, the depression helped Hitler rise to power, paving the way for the Second World War.
to make it possible for something to happen by removing difficulties that existed before: · The removal of trade restrictions cleared the way for a rapid development of East-West relations.· a vote that cleared the way for the ordination of women priests
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Students should be allowed to make their own decisions.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=something is officially permitted) Are dictionaries allowed in the exam?
Are dictionaries allowed in the exam? Students should be allowed to make their own decisions. (=give permission for a decision to be changed)· Judge Gabriel Hutton upheld Smith's appeal against a £250 fine.
· The Constitution allows police to seize property used in a crime.
(also grant (somebody) entry formal) (=let someone enter a place)· Citizens of most EU countries are allowed automatic entry into Britain.
· It was a huge change when Russia passed legislation to allow the sale of private property.
· Security loopholes allowed the terrorists to plant the bombs unnoticed.
· To lose weight, allow yourself only 1,500 calories per day.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· The closures will also allow £483,000 extra to be spent on the region's remaining ten centres.· Congress also allows the Department of Transportation to reference additional but unauthorized amounts in full-funding agreements.· However, as noted above, the scheme also allows for two kinds of heterogeneity.· It also allowed and even encouraged employers to threaten workers who want to organize.· This extra width would also allow for right hand turning lanes to be incorporated at the junctions on to adjacent military land.· It also allows employees to offer testimonials on which products and services are good, Phillips said.· They also allowed a reconsideration of the duke's earlier endowment, some of which was surrendered.· Each individual in a household is also allowed a personal exemption of $ 2000.
· She would never allow him a reason to pity her again, to hold her in contempt.· Despite his feelings of insecurity, Joe never allowed himself to be intimidated by the other children.· After the Ken Noakes episode in her life, she had never allowed anyone to come so close to her.· Control the circumstances, never allow circumstances to control you.· We should never allow ourselves to be swayed by our feelings.· My parents never allowed me to go anywhere.· But his message was lost on a people enjoying an economic and political freedom that he had never allowed them.· However the planners never allowed it to open and the building is set to be demolished within the next few weeks.
NOUN· With no words spoken the crowd parted before the old man, allowing him immediate access to the bar.· Companies should allow reasonable access to documents and information.· Reporters have not been allowed access to Chi Ma Wan or any of the other detention centres.· The project could include a pedestrian bridge over Valley Parkway that would allow easy access to the arts center and City Hall.· This allows Quatro Pro to access directly data from third-party databases.· The extra plants at the surface allow her access to the top of the water to take air.· We should be allowed unrestricted access to outside money sources.· It was among the last countries in the region to allow access to the Internet.
· I agree with the reasons given for allowing the appeal.· The High Court allowed the taxpayer's appeal and the Crown was given leave to appeal.· To that extent I would allow these appeals.· Accordingly, I allow the appeal and set aside the order.· Held, allowing the appeal, but ordering a retrial.· I agree with it and, for the reasons given him, I, too, would allow the appeal.· For these reasons I would allow these appeals.
· Texas state law does not allow for the substitution of an independent candidate once he has won a spot on the ballot.· Credit unions are by law not allowed to charge more than 12.6 percent interest on loans to their members.· Federal law allows plaintiffs to collect up to $ 100, 000 per infringement.· The Volkskammer on Jan. 11-12 gave a first reading to a law allowing an alternative of 18 months' civilian service.· Arizona law allows rattlesnake hunters to catch a maximum of four snakes per day in each of the four major varieties.· Algebraic laws alone only allow us to prove one occam program equal to another.· However, Clinton has disregarded the debt ceiling law, allowing the nation to spiral further into debt.
· The government ration card system allows an urban family to buy a case of imported beer for about 400 Kwanza.· Louis County Police developed a system that allows officers to call in their reports, rather than write them up.· There should be a system allowing users to backtrack over previous links.· The move follows complaints from television companies about the delay caused by the present system that allows three false starts.· The state is passive in the productive system, allowing private actors to operate in a relatively unconstrained manner.
VERB· The manager was refusing to allow the Committee to use the hall for nothing.· The civil trial provided a more subdued sequel, since Fujisaki refused to allow television cameras into his courtroom.· Non-classical literature is an unpleasant, disquieting literature which refuses to allow the sophisms of bourgeois complacency to go unchallenged.· The same kind of yelping small-mindedness was shown when Thatcher refused to allow Roy Jenkins to take part in the Cenotaph service.· Individually and collectively, they refuse to allow us to be foreigners through our worst pain.· Say that if he refused to allow us to marry you would even run away with me?· In fact, a federal bankruptcy court in 1994 refused to allow asbestos claims to go forward against Jim Walter.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1can do something to let someone do or have something, or let something happen SYN permitallow somebody to do something- Another of my promotions, if you will allow me to bask a little in his glory.
- Civil and commercial litigation allows me to help a client stand up for his rights.
- In the meantime, I hope you will allow me and my family a few hours of peace to think about things.
- It also allows me to determine the location and scale of a work in context.
- Most of them allowed me to use their names.
- The other photos on this fantasy book cover are of the people who allowed me to draw portraits of their lives.
- This play is allowing me to do what I trained to do.
- Will you allow me my conjugal rights?
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party. Students are not allowed to eat in class.something is allowed (=something is officially permitted) Are dictionaries allowed in the exam?allow somebody something Passengers are allowed one item of hand luggage each. How much time are we allowed?allow yourself something He allowed himself the occasional glass of wine.allow something We don’t allow diving in the pool.allow somebody in/out/up etc I don’t allow the cat in the bedroom. The audience is not allowed backstage.somebody should be allowed to do something Students should be allowed to make their own decisions.allow something to do something Don’t allow your problems to dominate your life.2make something possible to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something, especially something helpful or useful SYN permitallow for something Our new system will allow for more efficient use of resources.allow somebody to do something A 24-hour ceasefire allowed the two armies to reach an agreement.allow somebody something a seat belt that allows the driver greater freedom of movementallow something This adjustment of the figures allows a fairer comparison.3have enough of something to be sure that you have enough time, money, food etc available for a particular purposeallow somebody something Allow yourselves plenty of time to get to the airport.allow something for somebody/something I’ve allowed half a bottle of wine for each person.4correct/permitted formal to accept that something is correct or true, or that something is acceptable according to the rules or law: The judge allowed the evidence.allow that I allow that there may have been a mistake.5allow me formal used as a polite way of offering to help someone do something: ‘Allow me,’ the waiter said, opening the door. → let1, forbid(1)GRAMMAR: Comparisonallow• You allow someone to do something: · Her boss allows her to work from home.• Something is allowed: · Working from home is allowed.Allow is often used in the passive.let• You let someone do something: · Her boss lets her work from home. ✗Don’t say: let someone to do somethingLet is not used in the passive.permit• Something is permitted: · Working from home is permitted.• Someone is permitted to do something: · Employees are permitted to work from home.Permit is usually used in the passive.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSallow to say that someone can do something – used about parents, teachers, or people in authority: · They don’t allow students to chew gum in the classroom.· I’m not allowed to stay out after ten o'clock.let [not in passive] to allow someone to do something.Let is not used in the passive, and is much more commonly used in everyday English than allow: · Will your mum let you come to the party?· I’ll borrow John’s bicycle, if he’ll let me.permit formal if something is permitted, it is allowed according to the rules – used especially on written notices and announcements: · Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.give somebody permission used when someone in an important official position decides to allow someone to do something: · He was given special permission to leave school early.· The Home Office has given him permission to stay in Britain indefinitely.give your consent to say that you will allow someone to do something that will affect you personally, or a member of your family, when you have a legal right to say ‘no’: · Her parents have given their consent to the marriage.· You can’t build on someone’s land without the owner’s consent.give something the go-ahead to officially allow a planned project or activity to happen: · The government finally gave the go-ahead for a new terminal at Heathrow airport.· A new nuclear plant has been given the go-ahead.authorize to officially or legally allow someone to do something – used about laws or people: · The UN resolution would authorize the use of force.· I never authorized them to give information about me to other banks.entitle to give someone the right to do or have something: · The pass entitles you to travel on any bus, at any time, in Norwich.· If the goods are faulty, the customer is entitled to a refund.sanction formal to give official approval and support for something: · The Truman administration refused to sanction a military attack.· The advertisements were sanctioned by the candidate himself.allow for somebody/something phrasal verb to consider the possible facts, problems, costs etc involved in something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment: Allowing for inflation, the cost of the project will be $2 million. You should always allow for the possibility that it might rain.allow of something phrasal verb formal to make it possible for something to happen or be accepted: The facts allow of only one interpretation.