单词 | permit |
释义 | permit permit noun, verb
■ noun /; AmE / [C]
BUILDING PERMIT, CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, WORK PERMIT
an official document that gives sb the right to do sth, especially for a limited period of time: They have been granted a permit to provide mobile phone services in the area. Foreigners can own land provided they obtain a permit.
❖ to apply for/grant (sb)/issue a permit
■ verb /; AmE / (-tt-)
1 [+ obj] to allow sb to do sth or to allow sth to happen: The government is unlikely to permit the merger of the two companies. Charities are not permitted to spend funds on political activities.
2 [+ obj or no obj] to make sth possible: The password permits access to all files on the network. Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. Consulting is a business you can work at when opportunities come and time permits. They are preparing to sell state-owned enterprises as soon as market conditions permit. |
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