allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 300
megenged, engedélyez, lehetővé tesz, számol, bekalkulál, elismer, belát
KITENZI
A2
1
megenged
A2
engedélyez
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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'.
Maana
Give permission for something
Miunganiko ya maneno
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
Visawe
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Vinyume
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
Mada
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
To permit someone to do something, or to permit something to happen.
KITENZI
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
Maana
Make something possible
Miunganiko ya maneno
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
Visawe
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
Vinyume
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
Mada
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To make it possible for something to happen.
To enable or provide the conditions for something to happen or be done.
KITENZI
B1
3
számol
B1
bekalkulál
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
Maana
Plan extra time or resources
Miunganiko ya maneno
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
Visawe
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
Vinyume
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
Mada
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
Ufafanuzi
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
To include extra time, money, or space when planning for something.
KITENZI
C1
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
Maana
Accept a point in argument
Miunganiko ya maneno
allow that
Visawe
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
Vinyume
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
Mada
discussion
|debate
|communication
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
Silabi na mkazo
al - low (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
Familia ya neno
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.