authorise

Everyday

1. To give official permission for something to happen. tree →
2. To give someone the power or right to do something. tree →

In the lessons

Used in school (the head authorises a day off), money (authorise a payment) and law. It tells the reader someone in charge said yes. Phrases: authorised by, authorised person, authorise a payment, unauthorised absence.

Examples

• The head teacher must authorise any day off school. tree →
• Dad authorised the payment on his phone. tree →
• Only authorised people may enter the lab. tree →
• The council authorised the new bike lanes. tree →
• Missing school without a reason is an unauthorised absence. tree →
• She was authorised to speak for the class. tree →
• Who authorised this purchase? tree →

Note

UK spelling: authorise; US: authorize (both are fine in UK, but stay consistent). Noun: authorisation; opposite adjective: unauthorised. Similar: permit, allow, approve.