authorize

[ˈɔːθəraɪz]

authorize Definition

• 1. to give official permission for something to happen or exist
• 2. to give someone the power or right to do something

Using authorize: Examples

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

• Example

  The bank refused to authorize the payment.

• Example

  The government authorized the use of military force.

• Example

  I authorize you to act on my behalf.

• Example

  The company authorized the manager to make decisions on their behalf.

authorize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for authorize

• approve
• allow
• permit
• sanction
• empower

Antonyms for authorize

• forbid
• prohibit
• disapprove

Phrases with authorize

• authorized personnel only

  only people who have been given official permission are allowed to enter

  Example

  This area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

• authorize payment

  give permission for a payment to be made

  Example

  Please authorize payment for the invoice.

• authorize access

  give permission for someone to access something

  Example

  You need to be authorized to access this database.

Origins of authorize

from Old French 'autoriser', from Medieval Latin 'auctorizare', from Latin 'auctor' (meaning 'author')

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Summary: authorize in Brief

'Authorize' [ˈɔːθəraɪz] means to give official permission for something to happen or exist, or to give someone the power or right to do something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as when a bank authorizes a payment or the government authorizes the use of military force. Phrases like 'authorized personnel only' and 'authorize payment' use 'authorize' to denote official permission or approval.