allow
/əˈlaʊ/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.