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permit

[pərˈmɪt]

permit Definition

  • 1to allow something to happen or to give permission for something
  • 2an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere

Using permit: Examples

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

  • Example

    The school does not permit students to use cell phones during class.

  • Example

    I need to obtain a permit before I can build a fence on my property.

  • Example

    The company was granted a permit to drill for oil in the Arctic.

  • Example

    The city council denied the permit for the construction of a new shopping mall.

permit Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for permit

Idioms Using permit

  • to give someone permission to do something

    Example

    The boss gave us the green light to start working on the project.

  • get the go-ahead

    to receive permission to do something

    Example

    We finally got the go-ahead to start the construction project.

  • to allow someone to do something without being too critical or demanding

    Example

    I know he's made some mistakes, but you should cut him some slack.

Phrases with permit

  • an official document that allows a foreign national to work legally in a country

    Example

    She applied for a work permit so she could stay in the country and work as a nurse.

  • an official document that allows you to park your vehicle in a particular place

    Example

    You need a parking permit to park in this lot.

  • an official document that allows you to build a structure on your property

    Example

    He had to apply for a building permit before he could start construction on his house.

Origins of permit

from Latin 'permittere', meaning 'let pass, allow to go through'

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Summary: permit in Brief

The term 'permit' [pərˈmɪt] refers to allowing or giving permission for something to happen. It can be used as a verb, such as 'The school does not permit students to use cell phones during class,' or as a noun, such as 'I need to obtain a permit before I can build a fence on my property.' 'Permit' extends into phrases like 'work permit,' and idioms like 'give someone the green light,' denoting permission, and 'cut someone some slack,' implying leniency.

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