allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 300
megenged, engedélyez, lehetővé tesz, számol, bekalkulál, elismer, belát
SLOVESO
A2
1
megenged
A2
engedélyez
B1
Vzorec užití:
to allow [someone/something] to [do something]
The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
A tanár megengedte a diákoknak, hogy korábban elmenjenek.
My parents don't allow me to stay out after midnight.
A szüleim nem engedik meg, hogy éjfél után is kint maradjak.
The software allows users to create their own profiles.
Smoking is not allowed inside the building.
They allowed the meeting to continue despite the noise.
Učební příklady
My mother allows me to watch TV after dinner.
Anyukám megengedi, hogy vacsora után tévézzek.
The park allows dogs.
A parkba be lehet vinni kutyát.
This key allows you to open the door.
We are allowed to use the computer at school.
He allows his son to play outside.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'allow' with 'let'. 'Allow' is slightly more formal and often needs an object before the action, e.g., 'allow someone to do something'.
Význam
Give permission for something
Kolokace
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
Synonyma
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Antonyma
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
Témata
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
Definice
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
To permit someone to do something, or to permit something to happen.
SLOVESO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
to allow [something] to [happen/be done]
The new system allows faster data processing.
Az új rendszer gyorsabb adatfeldolgozást tesz lehetővé.
This design allows more light into the room.
Ez a kialakítás több fényt enged be a szobába.
Good planning allows us to finish on time.
The road's closure will not allow traffic through.
His injury didn't allow him to play in the final.
Učební příklady
This app allows you to share photos.
Ez az alkalmazás lehetővé teszi, hogy fotókat ossz meg.
The window allows fresh air into the room.
Az ablak friss levegőt enged be a szobába.
Good weather allows us to play outside.
The rules allow changes when needed.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
Význam
Make something possible
Kolokace
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
Synonyma
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
Antonyma
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
Témata
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make it possible for something to happen.
To enable or provide the conditions for something to happen or be done.
SLOVESO
B1
3
számol
B1
bekalkulál
B2
Vzorec užití:
to allow [time/money/space] for [something]
You should allow at least two hours for the journey.
Legalább két órát számolj az útra.
We must allow enough space for all the guests.
Elég helyet kell hagynunk az összes vendégnek.
The budget allows for unexpected expenses.
Allow some time for the paint to dry.
Učební příklady
Allow ten minutes to walk to school.
Számolj tíz percet arra, hogy gyalog eljuss az iskolába.
We allow money for food on the trip.
Az útra ételre is tervezünk pénzt.
Please allow extra time for traffic.
Allow space between the chairs.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
Význam
Plan extra time or resources
Kolokace
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
Synonyma
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
Antonyma
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
Témata
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
Definice
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
To include extra time, money, or space when planning for something.
SLOVESO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
to allow that [clause]
She allowed that she might have made a mistake.
Elismerte, hogy talán hibázott.
I allow that his idea has some merit.
Elismerem, hogy van valami az ötletében.
He allowed that their plan could work under certain conditions.
Učební příklady
I allow that you are right this time.
Elismerem, hogy ezúttal igazad van.
He allows that it is a good idea.
Elismeri, hogy ez jó ötlet.
She allowed that she was wrong.
Častá chyba:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
Význam
Accept a point in argument
Kolokace
allow that
Synonyma
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
Antonyma
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
Témata
discussion
|debate
|communication
Definice
To agree that something is true in a discussion, even if you don't like it.
To acknowledge that something is true or valid in a discussion or argument.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
al - low (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
Výrazy
allow for
1/əlˈaʊ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Consider in planning or decisions
To think about something important when you are making a plan or decision.
Příklady
- You need to allow for delays when booking your train.
- The design allows for future expansion.
be allowed to
1/bˈi əlˈaʊd tə/
fixed phrase
Have permission to do something
To have official or personal permission to do something.
Příklady
- We are allowed to take photos inside the museum.
- Children are not allowed to enter this area.
not allow something/someone out of your sight
1/nˈɑt əlˈaʊ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ sˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
Watch closely without stopping
To watch someone or something all the time so you don't lose them or it.
Příklady
- Keep the passport safe and don't allow it out of your sight.
- The mother didn't allow her child out of her sight in the busy market.