allow for

tener en cuenta, prever

Considerar algo al hacer planes, cálculos o valoraciones.

En inglés sencillo: To consider something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment.

• Allow for delays on the road.
• We hadn't allowed for the extra cost.
• Does your estimate allow for changes in prices?

Cómo se usa: allow for something (Allow for heavy traffic when planning your journey.)

Sinónimos: consider, take into account, factor in

Antónimos: ignore, disregard

Expresiones frecuentes: allow for delays, allow for something, allow for mistakes

permitir, hacer posible

Crear las condiciones para que algo ocurra o pueda hacerse.

En inglés sencillo: To make it possible for something to happen or be done.

• The room allows for extra seating.
• Our new schedule allowed for longer lunch breaks.
• Does this design allow for future expansion?

Cómo se usa: allow for something (The new design allows for easy repairs.); allow for someone to do something (The schedule allows for everyone to take a break.)

Sinónimos: enable, permit, make possible

Antónimos: prevent

Expresiones frecuentes: allow for growth, allow for something, allow for expansion