allow

/əˈlaʊ/
verb
  1. To let someone do something or let something happen; to give permission.
    • The school does not allow students to use phones in class.
    • My parents allow me to stay up late on weekends.
    • Please allow the guests to enter the building.
  2. To make something possible or provide the necessary conditions for something.
    • This door allows access to the rooftop garden.
    • Good planning allows the team to finish projects on time.
    • The new software will allow faster data processing.
  3. To set aside or give a certain amount of something, such as time or money, for a purpose.
    • Allow yourself some time to relax after work.
    • You should allow two hours for the trip in traffic.
    • The budget allows $50 for decorations.
  4. To admit or accept something as true or valid.
    • The judge allowed the evidence in court.
    • We must allow that there are different opinions on this issue.
    • The rules allow no exceptions.
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