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to allow
01
to let someone or something do a particular thing
Transitive: to allow sth
Ditransitive: to allow sb to do sth
Example
She allowed her children to play in the park.
The new policy allows employees to work remotely.
1.1
to let someone or something enter or exit a particular place or go in a certain direction
Transitive: to allow sb/sth somewhere
Example
Pets are allowed in the park, but they must be leashed.
The bouncer allowed only VIP guests into the exclusive club.
1.2
to let someone have a particular thing
Ditransitive: to allow sb sth
Example
I allow myself a cup of coffee in the morning.
She allows her children one hour of TV each day.
1.3
to let a particular thing take place or be done
Transitive: to allow an action
Example
Smoking is not allowed in this building.
Cell phone use is not allowed during the exam.
02
to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful
Transitive: to allow for an action
Example
The budget increase allows for the hiring of additional staff members.
This software allows for seamless collaboration among team members.
2.1
to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose
Transitive: to allow time, space, or resource
Example
Allow plenty of space in your suitcase for souvenirs.
She allowed a few extra minutes in case of traffic.
03
to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something
Transitive: to allow sth | to allow that
Example
Can you allow that you might have been mistaken in this case?
I must allow that your argument makes sense.
