Entry Word: permit

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to give permission for or to approve of <the school wonʼt permit such an activity on its grounds> — see allow 1
2 to give permission to <I canʼt permit you to go out on a school night> — see allow 2
3 to make able or possible <weʼll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting> — see enable 1