licensed

Everyday

1. Licensed means having official permission to do something, such as a licensed driver, a licensed taxi or a licensed doctor. tree →
2. A licensed shop, café or restaurant is allowed to sell alcohol. tree →
3. A licensed product, like a toy or T-shirt, uses a famous name or character with the owner's permission. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety: only licensed drivers may drive, and it is safer to take a licensed taxi. In shops licensed toys show characters from films. Phrases: «licensed to drive», «fully licensed», «a licensed premises».

Examples

• My big sister is now a licensed driver. tree →
• Only take a licensed taxi. tree →
• The doctor is licensed to work in hospitals. tree →
• This café is licensed, so adults can have wine with dinner. tree →
• The toy is officially licensed by the film company. tree →
• A licensed electrician fixed our wiring. tree →
• Pilots must be licensed to fly planes. tree →
• You need to be licensed to sell fireworks. tree →

Note

Spelling trap: in British English the noun is «licence» and the verb «license»; in American English both are «license». The past form is always «licensed». Say «LIE-sunst».