allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
Inglês
~ 300
megenged, engedélyez, lehetővé tesz, számol, bekalkulál, elismer, belát
VERBO
A2
1
megenged
A2
engedélyez
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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'.
Significado
Give permission for something
Colocações
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
Sinónimos
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Antónimos
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
Temas
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
Definição
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
To permit someone to do something, or to permit something to happen.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
Significado
Make something possible
Colocações
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
Sinónimos
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
Antónimos
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
Temas
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To make it possible for something to happen.
To enable or provide the conditions for something to happen or be done.
VERBO
B1
3
számol
B1
bekalkulál
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
Significado
Plan extra time or resources
Colocações
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
Sinónimos
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
Antónimos
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
Temas
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
Definição
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
To include extra time, money, or space when planning for something.
VERBO
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
Significado
Accept a point in argument
Colocações
allow that
Sinónimos
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
Antónimos
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
Temas
discussion
|debate
|communication
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
Sílabas e acento
al - low (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
Família de palavras
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.