allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 300
Významy
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Sloveso
A2
action
1
Give permission for something
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
Vzorec užití:
to allow [someone/something] to [do something]
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'.
Synonyma
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Antonyma
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
Kolokace
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
Témata
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
Příklady
- The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
- My parents don't allow me to stay out after midnight.
- 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.
- The park allows dogs.
- This key allows you to open the door.
- We are allowed to use the computer at school.
- He allows his son to play outside.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
Make something possible
To make it possible for something to happen.
Vzorec užití:
to allow [something] to [happen/be done]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
Synonyma
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
Antonyma
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
Kolokace
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
Témata
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The new system allows faster data processing.
- This design allows more light into the room.
- 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.
- The window allows fresh air into the room.
- Good weather allows us to play outside.
- The rules allow changes when needed.
Sloveso
B1
action
3
Plan extra time or resources
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
Vzorec užití:
to allow [time/money/space] for [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
Synonyma
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
Antonyma
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
Kolokace
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
Témata
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
Příklady
- You should allow at least two hours for the journey.
- We must allow enough space for all the guests.
- The budget allows for unexpected expenses.
- Allow some time for the paint to dry.
Učební příklady
- Allow ten minutes to walk to school.
- We allow money for food on the trip.
- Please allow extra time for traffic.
- Allow space between the chairs.
Sloveso
C1
action
4
Accept a point in argument
To agree that something is true in a discussion, even if you don't like it.
Vzorec užití:
to allow that [clause]
Častá chyba:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
Synonyma
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
Antonyma
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
Kolokace
allow that
Témata
discussion
|debate
|communication
Příklady
- She allowed that she might have made a mistake.
- I allow that his idea has some merit.
- He allowed that their plan could work under certain conditions.
Učební příklady
- I allow that you are right this time.
- He allows that it is a good idea.
- She allowed that she was wrong.
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.