authorise Definition
to give official permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.
Using authorise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "authorise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bank refused to authorise the payment.
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I need to authorise this purchase before it can be made.
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The manager authorised the use of company funds for the project.
authorise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with authorise
to grant permission for someone to enter a restricted area or use a particular resource
Example
You need to be authorised to access this part of the building.
Example
Please authorise the payment by signing the form.
to give official approval for someone to be hired or assigned to a particular role
Example
The CEO has authorised the hiring of new personnel for the marketing department.
Origins of authorise
from Old French 'autoriser', from Medieval Latin 'auctorizare', from Latin 'auctor' (meaning 'originator' or 'promoter')
Summary: authorise in Brief
'Authorise' [ˈɔːθəraɪz] means to give official permission for something to happen or for someone to do something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as when approving payments or granting access to restricted areas. Synonyms include 'approve,' 'permit,' and 'allow.' The opposite of 'authorise' is 'forbid' or 'prohibit.'
