allowed
Translation
allowed, permitted, permissible
Examples
Smoking is not allowed here.
Smoking is not allowed here.
You are allowed one phone call.
You are allowed one phone call.
Grammar Patterns
((sb. is allowed to-inf)) somebody is permitted to do something You are allowed to make one phone call.
((sth. is not allowed)) something is forbidden Smoking is not allowed here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permitted, authorized; Antonyms: forbidden, prohibited, disallowed
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to allow', from Old French 'alouer' (to grant, approve).
Memory Tips
Think of a sign with a green checkmark. That means the action is 'allowed'.