authorize

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ AmE /ˈɔːrθəraɪz/

verb en → es

past authorized pp authorized ing authorizing

1 PERMIT [transitive] B1

to give official permission for something to happen or someone to do something

autorizar, permitir, aprobar

  • authorize somebody/something

Collocations authorize a loan · authorize an expense

  • The bank authorized the transfer.

    El banco autorizó la transferencia.

2 APPOINT [transitive] B1

to give someone official permission to do a particular job or task

nombrar, designar, encargar

  • authorize somebody

Collocations authorize someone as an agent · authorize a representative

  • The company authorized her to sign contracts.

    La empresa la autorizó para firmar contratos.

3 LEGALIZE [transitive] B2

to make something legal or officially acceptable

legalizar, permitir oficialmente

  • authorize something

Collocations authorize the sale of alcohol · authorize a new drug

  • The government authorized the use of drones.

    El gobierno autorizó el uso de drones.