authorise
gb/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
B2
Inglese
engedélyez, felhatalmaz, meghatalmaz, jóváhagy, feljogosít
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
engedélyez
B2
Schema d'uso:
authorise [something]; authorise [someone] to do [something]
Only the manager can authorise overtime.
Csak a vezető engedélyezheti a túlórát.
The council authorised the new housing development.
Az önkormányzat engedélyezte az új lakópark építését.
You must authorise the app before it can access your contacts.
Esempi per chi studia
My boss authorised my leave.
A főnököm engedélyezte a szabadságomat.
They authorised me to start the work.
Engedélyezték, hogy elkezdjem a munkát.
Errore comune:
Spelling varies: British English authorise; American English authorize.
Significato
give official permission
Collocazioni
authorise the use of
|authorise access to
|authorise changes
|authorise the project
|authorise repairs
|authorise the work
|authorise an exception
|authorise a request
|authorise someone to do something
|be authorised by
Sinonimi
permit (Often less official than authorise.)
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approve (Emphasises agreement rather than formal power.)
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sanction (More formal; suggests official backing.)
Contrari
forbid (Officially say something is not allowed.)
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refuse (Decline to give permission or approval.)
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block (Stop something from happening, often practically rather than formally.)
Temi
law
|business
|government
|work
Definizione
To officially say that something is allowed.
To give official permission for something to happen or be done.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
felhatalmaz
C1
meghatalmaz
C1
Schema d'uso:
authorise [someone] to [do something]; authorise [someone] as [role]
She authorised her lawyer to act on her behalf.
Meghatalmazta az ügyvédjét, hogy a nevében járjon el.
The board authorised the CEO to sign the agreement.
Az igazgatótanács felhatalmazta a vezérigazgatót a megállapodás aláírására.
No one was authorised to speak to the press.
Esempi per chi studia
I authorised my assistant to sign for me.
Meghatalmaztam az asszisztensemet, hogy helyettem írjon alá.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'authorise' when they mean 'recommend' or 'advise'; authorise means giving power/permission.
Significato
give someone power to act
Collocazioni
authorise an agent
|authorise a representative
|authorise a person to act
|authorise someone to sign
|authorise someone to speak on your behalf
|authorise a third party
|authorise a staff member
|authorise a solicitor
|authorise an official
|authorise an employee
Sinonimi
empower (Focuses on enabling someone, not necessarily official permission.)
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appoint (Emphasises selecting someone for a role, not the permission itself.)
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delegate (Stresses passing responsibility/authority down.)
Contrari
revoke (Take back an authority or permission previously given.)
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strip (Remove power or rights from someone.)
Temi
business
|law
|work
Definizione
To officially give someone the right to do something for you or an organisation.
To give someone the official power or right to act in a particular role or on behalf of someone else.
VERBO
B2
BUSINESS
3
jóváhagy
B2
Schema d'uso:
authorise [a payment/transaction]; authorise [an amount] for [something]
Your bank must authorise the transaction before the payment is completed.
A fizetés teljesítése előtt a bankjának jóvá kell hagynia a tranzakciót.
I can’t authorise this invoice without a purchase order.
Megrendelés nélkül nem tudom jóváhagyni ezt a számlát.
The card was declined because the payment wasn’t authorised.
Esempi per chi studia
Please authorise the payment today.
Kérem, még ma hagyja jóvá a kifizetést.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse 'authorise' (approve) with 'charge' (take money).
Significato
approve a payment or transaction
Collocazioni
authorise a payment
|authorise a transaction
|authorise a card payment
|authorise a purchase
|authorise a transfer
|authorise a refund
|authorise a withdrawal
|authorise the charge
|authorise an amount
|authorise payment for
Sinonimi
approve (More general; not always tied to financial processing.)
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validate (Often used for checking correctness/legitimacy before approval.)
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clear (Common in business for allowing something to proceed.)
Contrari
decline (A bank/card system rejects the payment.)
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reject (Refuse to accept or approve a transaction.)
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block (Prevent a payment from being processed.)
Temi
money
|business
|technology
Definizione
To officially approve a payment so it can go through.
To approve a payment or financial transaction so that it can be completed.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
4
engedélyez
B2
Schema d'uso:
authorise the release/publication of [something]
The minister refused to authorise the release of the report.
A miniszter nem volt hajlandó engedélyezni a jelentés nyilvánosságra hozatalát.
No one has authorised publication of the photos.
Senki sem engedélyezte a fényképek közzétételét.
The company authorised a statement to address the rumours.
Esempi per chi studia
They authorised the release of the news.
Engedélyezték a hír közzétételét.
Significato
officially approve publication or release
Collocazioni
authorise the release of
|authorise publication of
|authorise disclosure of
|authorise the statement
|authorise the report
|authorise the documents
|authorise the data
|authorise access to records
|authorise the release of information
|authorise a press release
Sinonimi
clear (Common in workplaces; less explicitly legal.)
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approve (General agreement; may not imply formal authority.)
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permit (More general; can be personal rather than official.)
Contrari
withhold (Keep information back rather than allowing release.)
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suppress (Actively prevent publication or spread.)
Temi
media
|government
|work
|law
Definizione
To officially allow information to be shared or published.
To give official permission for information, documents, or media to be released, published, or shared.
VERBO
C1
LEGAL
5
engedélyez
B2
feljogosít
C1
Schema d'uso:
authorise [someone] to use [something]; authorise the use of [something]
The publisher authorised her to use an extract from the book.
A kiadó engedélyezte számára, hogy részletet használjon fel a könyvből.
We are not authorised to use their trademark in advertising.
Nem vagyunk feljogosítva arra, hogy a védjegyüket reklámban használjuk.
The artist authorised a limited number of prints.
Esempi per chi studia
They authorised us to use the photo.
Engedélyezték nekünk, hogy felhasználjuk a fényképet.
Significato
grant rights to use a work
Collocazioni
authorise the use of the logo
|authorise use of the material
|authorise reproduction
|authorise distribution
|authorise a translation
|authorise a licence
|authorise a license
|authorise a copy
|authorise third-party use
|authorise commercial use
Sinonimi
license (Often specifically about granting permission under a licence agreement.)
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grant (General legal/official giving of a right.)
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allow (Less formal; may not imply legal rights.)
Contrari
prohibit (Legally or officially ban the use.)
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ban (Stronger, less technical way to say prohibit.)
Temi
law
|business
|media
Definizione
To legally allow someone to use something that is protected or controlled.
To give legal permission for someone to use a product, brand, image, or written work, especially under agreed conditions.
Grammatica
Forma base
authorise
IPA
GB/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
Sillabe e accento
au - thor - ise (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (au)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: authorise
- 3rd Person Singular: authorises
- Present Participle: authorising
- Past: authorised
Famiglia di parole
Forms
authorises
verb
authorising
verb
authorised
verb
Core family
authorisation
noun
authority
noun B1
Related words
authoritative
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unauthorised
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
authoritatively
adverb
authoritarian
adjective C1
Espressioni
authorise a transaction
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ə tɹænzˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
business
approve a card transaction
To approve a payment so it works.
Esempi
- Your bank may ask you to authorise the transaction in the app.
- The system failed to authorise the transaction and the order was cancelled.
- They called me to verify and authorise the transaction.
Esempi per chi studia
- I authorised the transaction on my phone.
authorise payment
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz pˈeɪmənt/
fixed phrase
business
approve a payment
To say that a payment can be made.
Esempi
- The finance team needs to authorise payment before the deadline.
- I can’t authorise payment without the receipt.
- She authorised payment for the repairs.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please authorise payment today.
authorise the release of
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz ðə ɹilˈis əv/
fixed phrase
formal
allow information to be released
To officially allow information to be shared.
Esempi
- The court refused to authorise the release of the files.
- She authorised the release of the test results to the specialist.
- The agency must authorise the release of any personal data.
Esempi per chi studia
- He authorised the release of the report.
authorised dealer
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd dˈilɚ/
fixed phrase
business
officially approved seller
A shop that is officially allowed to sell a brand’s products.
Esempi
- Buy only from an authorised dealer to make sure your warranty is valid.
- The company listed its authorised dealers on its website.
- They are an authorised dealer for several major brands.
authorised signatory
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd sˈɪɡnətˌɔɹi/
fixed phrase
business
person allowed to sign officially
A person who can officially sign for a company or account.
Esempi
- The bank requires two authorised signatories on the account.
- Only an authorised signatory can sign this contract.
- Please list the names of all authorised signatories.
be authorised to
1/bˈi ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
have official permission
To be officially allowed to do something.
Esempi
- Only supervisors are authorised to approve expenses.
- You are not authorised to enter this area.
- She is authorised to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am authorised to sign.
duly authorised
1/dˈuli ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
legal
properly given official authority
Officially and correctly approved.
Esempi
- The form must be signed by a duly authorised representative.
- Payment will be made only when duly authorised.
- A duly authorised agent collected the documents.