LEARNit Dictionary

allow

verb
A2
OPAL
1
A2
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
اجازه دادن, مجاز کردن, آزاد گذاشتن
2
B1
to let somebody have something
اجازه دادن, اعطا کردن, مختار گذاشتن
You're allowed an hour to complete the test.
I'm not allowed visitors.
I allow myself a treat now and then.
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar.
3
B1
to let somebody/something go into, through, out of, etc. a place
اجازه دادن, گذر دادن, ورود دادن, اذن دادن
No dogs allowed .
The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day.
They weren't allowed into the country.
He was knocking at the door waiting to be allowed in.
You won't be allowed up for several days.
The crowd parted to allow her through.
4
B1
to make something possible
اجازه دادن, ممکن ساختن
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.
The system allows people the opportunity to browse a wide selection of books.
The new technology allows users to choose exactly what they watch and when.
5
to make sure that you have enough of something for a particular purpose
در نظر گرفتن, تضمین کردن, اختصاص دادن
How much time would you allow for the trip?
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress.
6
to accept or admit something; to agree that something is true or correct
قبول کردن, پذیرفتن, تایید کردن
The judge allowed my claim.
‘Objection!’ ‘I'll allow it.’
He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.
She was very helpful when my mother was ill—I'll allow you that.
compare disallow