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authorize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/ · UK /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

Forms: authorizing, authorized

authorize means: To officially give someone permission or power to do something.

verb

GIVE SOMEONE PERMISSIONB2

To officially give someone permission or power to do something.

  • They authorized her to sign the contract.
  • Only the director can authorize staff to enter.
  • Has anyone authorized you to speak for us?

How to use it: authorize someone to do something (The owner authorized me to collect the keys.)

Similar words: empower, permit

Common phrases: authorize someone to, authorize a representative, authorize staff

APPROVE AN ACTIONB2

To officially allow an action or plan to go ahead.

  • The council authorized the repairs.
  • Who authorized this payment?
  • The bank has not yet authorized the transaction.

Similar words: approve, permit, sanction

Opposites: prohibit, forbid

Common phrases: authorize a payment, authorize repairs, authorize the use

Questions about authorize

What does authorize mean?

To officially give someone permission or power to do something.

What is authorize in other languages?

Türkçe: yetkilendirmek · Español: autorizar · Français: autoriser · Deutsch: ermächtigen · Italiano: autorizzare · 日本語: 権限を与える

How do you pronounce authorize?

In American English /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/; in British English /ˈɔːθəraɪz/.

How do you use authorize in a sentence?

They authorized her to sign the contract. Only the director can authorize staff to enter.

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