to permit
Third Person
permits
Present Participle
permitting
Past Tense
permitted
Past Participle
permitted
1
to allow something or someone to do something
- The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks.
- The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
- The school rules do not permit students to leave campus during lunchtime.
- She didn’t permit her children to watch the movie because it was rated R.
- The manager permits employees to take an extra break if needed.
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2
to create favorable conditions for or make something possible
transitive
- The new technology permits faster communication and collaboration among team members.
- The improved infrastructure permits smoother traffic flow.
- The updated regulations permit the use of renewable energy sources.
- The advanced medical equipment permits accurate diagnoses and enables effective treatment options.
- The community center permits various recreational activities, including sports, arts, and fitness classes.
Antonyms:
3
to officially authorize or grant permission for something to occur or be done
transitive
- The city council decided to permit the construction of a new shopping mall in the downtown area.
- The government agency permits the use of drones for aerial photography in designated zones.
- The local authorities permitted the street closure for the community parade.
- The committee permitted the use of the conference room for the charity fundraiser event.
- The museum permitted photography without flash inside the exhibit halls.