permit

Definition

  • verb: to allow (something) to happen
  • verb: to consent to expressly or formally
  • often followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: tolerate, grant, allow

Examples

  • ('formal') 'Permit' me 'to offer' my congratulations on your victory. [=I would like to congratulate you on your victory]

  • The picnic will be held at the park, 'weather permitting'. [=if the weather is good enough to allow it]

  • When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the 'permitted' number of items.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I apologize for leaving without saying goodbye. But I seem to have outstayed my welcome in Colorado. The truly extraordinary is not permitted in science and industry. Perhaps you'll find more luck in your field, You will find what you are looking for in this box. Alley has written you (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) I want them alive! There's one. Set for stun. She'll be all right. Inform Lord Vader we have a prisoner. Hey. You're not permitted in there. It's restricted. You'll be deactivated for sure. Don't call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease. Come out, (..)
    1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
  • (..) - An illegal order. Do you think they knew it was an illegal order? It doesn't matter what they knew. Any decent person would have refused-- They're not permitted to question orders. Then what's the secret? Huh? What are the magic words? I give orders every day-- We have softball games (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men