allowing

[əˈlaʊɪŋ]

allowing Definition

• 1. giving permission for something to happen or be done
• 2. making a possibility or opportunity available

Using allowing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allowing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Allowing pets in the apartment complex is against the rules.

• Example

  The new policy allows employees to work from home.

• Example

  The coach is allowing the injured player to sit out of the game.

allowing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for allowing

• permitting
• authorizing
• letting
• enabling

Antonyms for allowing

• forbidding
• prohibiting
• disallowing

Phrases with allowing

• allow for

  to make time, space, or an opportunity available for something

  Example

  We need to allow for some extra time in case there's traffic.

• allow me

  used as a polite way of asking permission to do or say something

  Example

  Allow me to introduce myself.

• allow someone/something to do something

  give permission for someone or something to do something

  Example

  The teacher allowed the students to leave early.

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Summary: allowing in Brief

The verb 'allowing' [əˈlaʊɪŋ] refers to giving permission or making a possibility available. It can be used in various contexts such as rules, policies, and decisions. 'Allowing' can be synonymous with 'permitting', 'authorizing', 'letting', and 'enabling'. Phrases like 'allow for' and 'allow me' use 'allowing' to denote making time, space, or an opportunity available and asking permission, respectively.