permit

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːmɪt/
/ˈpɝmɪt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

Example Sentences
  • A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.
2 Definition

Formal permission.

3 Definition

A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

2 Definition

To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

3 Definition

To allow for, to make something possible.

4 Definition

To allow, to admit (of).

5 Definition

(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).

Example Sentences
  • The Building Department permitted that project last week.
6 Definition

(pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).

Example Sentences
  • We've been busy permitting the State Street development.
7 Definition

To hand over, resign (something to someone).