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allocate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæləkeɪt/

Forms: allocated

allocate means: To keep money, time, or other resources for a particular purpose.

verb

SET ASIDEB2

To keep money, time, or other resources for a particular purpose.

  • We must allocate time for training.
  • The council allocated money for repairs.
  • How much space should we allocate for storage?

How to use it: allocate something for something (They allocated extra money for equipment.)

Similar words: set aside, earmark, reserve

Common phrases: allocate funds, allocate time, allocate resources

DISTRIBUTEB2

To give planned shares of money, work, or other resources to particular people or groups.

  • We allocate tasks to each team.
  • The grants were allocated to local schools.
  • Who allocates rooms to new students?

How to use it: allocate something to someone/something (The manager allocated two assistants to our department.)

Similar words: distribute, assign, apportion

Common phrases: allocate tasks, allocate funds, allocate something to someone

Questions about allocate

What does allocate mean?

To keep money, time, or other resources for a particular purpose.

What is allocate in other languages?

Türkçe: ayırmak · Español: reservar · Français: réserver · Deutsch: bereitstellen · Italiano: destinare · 日本語: 割り当てる

How do you pronounce allocate?

It is pronounced /ˈæləkeɪt/.

How do you use allocate in a sentence?

We must allocate time for training. The council allocated money for repairs.

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