CEFR A2

okaying

verb

Meaning

Giving permission or approval for something to happen or proceed.

Examples

She spent the afternoon okaying expense reports.
The committee is okaying the budget for the next fiscal year.

Synonyms: approving, sanctioning, endorsing, ratifying

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okaying (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /oʊˈkeɪɪŋ/

Definition

Giving permission or approval for something to happen or proceed.

Examples

She spent the afternoon okaying expense reports.
The committee is okaying the budget for the next fiscal year.
He finally agreed to the terms, okaying the contract with his signature.

How to Use okaying

okay something (verb): To give permission or approval for something. — "The manager is okaying the purchase order."
okaying to (prepositional phrase): Giving permission for someone or something to do something. — "The system is okaying to process the transaction."

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