allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
Ingles
~ 300
megenged, engedélyez, lehetővé tesz, számol, bekalkulál, elismer, belát
PANDIWA
A2
1
megenged
A2
engedélyez
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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'.
Kahulugan
Give permission for something
Mga kolokasyon
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
Mga kasingkahulugan
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
Mga tema
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
Depinisyon
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
To permit someone to do something, or to permit something to happen.
PANDIWA
B1
2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
Kahulugan
Make something possible
Mga kolokasyon
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
Mga kasingkahulugan
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
Mga kasalungat
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
Mga tema
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To make it possible for something to happen.
To enable or provide the conditions for something to happen or be done.
PANDIWA
B1
3
számol
B1
bekalkulál
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
Kahulugan
Plan extra time or resources
Mga kolokasyon
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
Mga kasingkahulugan
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
Mga kasalungat
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
Mga tema
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
Depinisyon
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
To include extra time, money, or space when planning for something.
PANDIWA
C1
4
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
Kahulugan
Accept a point in argument
Mga kolokasyon
allow that
Mga kasingkahulugan
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
Mga kasalungat
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
Mga tema
discussion
|debate
|communication
Depinisyon
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
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
Mga pantig at diin
al - low (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.