B1verbformallawsociety
US/pərˈmɪt/
UK/pəˈmɪt/
to give official permission for something, or for someone to do it
In context
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building.
Visitors are permitted to take photos in this part of the museum.
We will have a picnic on Sunday, weather permitting.
Words that go with permit
verb + noun
- weather permittingWe will eat outside, weather permitting.
adverb + verb
- not permittedFood is not permitted in the library.
- strictly permittedEntry is strictly permitted to staff only.
- legally permittedCompanies are legally permitted to check your ID.
verb + preposition
- permit someone toThe rules permit students to retake the test once.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The school doesn't permit to use phones.Correct: The school doesn't permit students to use phones.