authorizing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
Definition
To give official permission for something or to approve it.
Examples
The committee will authorize the release of funds for the project.
Only a doctor can authorize a prescription for this medication.
The government authorized the use of emergency services during the crisis.
How to Use authorizing
- authorize someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To give someone the official power or permission to do something. — "The principal authorized the teacher to suspend the student."
- authorize something (collocation)
- To give official permission or approval for an action or plan. — "The board authorized a new marketing campaign."
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