1 per·mit
Pronounced:
/pɚˈmɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
per·mits; per·mit·ted; per·mit·tingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] a : to allow (something) to happen : to give permission for (something) ▪ The judge permitted the release of the prisoner. ▪ Smoking is not permitted in the building. ▪ When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items. b : to allow (someone) to do or have something ▪ He permitted himself one more cookie. —often followed by to + verb ▪ Her parents will not permit them to marry. ▪ He was not permitted to serve on the jury. ▪ (formal) Permit me to offer my congratulations on your victory. [=I would like to congratulate you on your victory]
2 : to make something possible [no obj] ▪ If time permits [=if there is enough time left], we can go out to eat later. ▪ The picnic will be held at the park, weather permitting. [=if the weather is good enough to allow it] [+ obj] ▪ The new ramp permits easier access to the highway.
2 : to make something possible [no obj] ▪ If time permits [=if there is enough time left], we can go out to eat later. ▪ The picnic will be held at the park, weather permitting. [=if the weather is good enough to allow it] [+ obj] ▪ The new ramp permits easier access to the highway.