authorize
BrE /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ AmE /ˈɔːrθəraɪz/
verb en → es
past authorized pp authorized ing authorizing
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
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The bank authorized the transfer.
El banco autorizó la transferencia.
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
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The company authorized her to sign contracts.
La empresa la autorizó para firmar contratos.
to make something legal or officially acceptable
legalizar, permitir oficialmente
- authorize something
Collocations authorize the sale of alcohol · authorize a new drug
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The government authorized the use of drones.
El gobierno autorizó el uso de drones.