approved

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in Vietnamese Đồng ý, chấp thuận

BrE /əˈpruːvɪd/ AmE /əˈpruːvɪd/

adjective en → vi

1 ACCEPT [T + obj] B1

Đồng ý, chấp thuận

officially agreeing to something or someone, usually after considering it carefully

  • approve of somebody/something

Collocations approve a plan · approve an application

  • The committee approved the new project.

    Ủy ban đã chấp thuận dự án mới.

2 LEGAL [T + obj] B1

Phê duyệt, cấp phép

officially agreeing that something is legal or allowed, often by a government department or organization

  • approve somebody/something

Collocations approve a drug · approve an export license

  • The government approved the new regulations.

    Chính phủ đã phê duyệt những quy định mới.

3 PERSON [T + obj] B2

Đồng ý tuyển dụng, chấp thuận

officially agreeing that someone is suitable for a job or position, often after checking their qualifications and experience

  • approve somebody

Collocations approve a candidate · approve an employee

  • The board approved the new hire.

    Ban giám đốc đã chấp thuận người ứng viên mới.

4 FINANCE [T + obj] B2

Phê duyệt tài chính, cấp vốn

officially agreeing to give someone money, often for a loan or grant

  • approve something

Collocations approve a loan · approve funding

  • The bank approved the mortgage.

    Ngân hàng đã phê duyệt khoản vay mua nhà.