English · Word Candidate

permit

/pɚˈmɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: permits · permitting · permitted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho phép xảy ra, cấp phép

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Verb

Examples

Mr. Cooke at once began a tirade against the residents of Asquith for permitting a sandy and generally disgraceful condition of the roads. So roundly did he vituperate the inn management in particular, and with such a loud flow of words, that I trembled lest he should be heard on the veranda.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cho phép ai đó làm điều gì đó

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Verb

Examples

He was ultimately cleared, but during that period, Mr. Ackman said, his lawyers would not permit him to defend himself publicly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tài liệu hoặc giấy tờ cho phép

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Noun

Examples

A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. — A learner's permit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giấy phép lái xe học

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “permit” mean?

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

Is “permit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.