authorize
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5617 in the learning path
授权；正式批准
Definitions
v. To give official permission for someone to do something.
授权；正式批准
Example
Only the manager can authorize a refund this large.
只有经理才能批准这么大一笔退款。
Local authorities may authorize new housing developments only after assessing their likely effects on traffic and public services.
地方政府可能只有在评估新住宅开发对交通及公共服务的潜在影响后，才会批准项目。
Collocations
- authorize a payment
- authorize someone to act
- authorize access
Word family
- authorization (n.)
- authorized (adj.)
- unauthorized (adj.)
Synonyms
- permit
- approve
Antonyms
- forbid
Usage tip
常用authorize sb to do；英式也写authorise。
FAQ
- What does authorize mean?
- To give official permission for someone to do something.
- How is authorize pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːθəraɪz/, US /ˈɔːθəraɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
