Permitting

Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/

Permitting (verb)

  1. Giving permission for something to happen or be done.
  2. Used to say something will happen if conditions are suitable.

Examples

  • The manager is permitting extra breaks today.
  • The teacher is permitting students to use calculators.

Common collocations: permit access, permit use, permit entry, weather permitting

Synonyms of Permitting

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Permitting

  • when denying permission
  • when legally or formally denying