allot (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈlɒt/

Definition

Distribute or assign a portion of something, such as time, money, or resources, to a particular person or purpose.

Examples

• The manager will allot five minutes to each speaker during the meeting.

• The government decided to allot additional funds to the public school system.

• Each participant was allotted a small plot of land to cultivate their own vegetables.

How to Use allot

allot something to someone (prepositional phrase)

assign a resource to a recipient — "The director will allot extra resources to the research team."

be allotted something (prepositional phrase)

receive a portion of a resource — "Each student was allotted a specific amount of paper for the project."

Synonyms of allot

Words with a similar meaning to allot:

• give
• share
• allocate
• apportion

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