[transitive]

1. grant sth (to sb/sth) | grant (sb) sth to agree to give sb what they ask for, especially formal or legal permission to do sth
   （尤指正式地或法律上）同意，准予，允许◆The bank finally granted the company a loan.
   银行终於同意给这家公司贷款。◆The bank finally granted a loan to the company.
   银行终於同意贷款给这家公司。◆Local officials grant and revoke (= take away) licences.
   当地官员准予吊销执照。◆The plant has not yet been granted permission to operate at full power.
   这家工厂还没有获准开足马力生产。