permission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
Definition
approval to do something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
You need written permission to use the meeting room after hours.
Word Family
Synonyms
- authorizationa document giving an official instruction or command
- consentpermission to do something
- approvalthe formal act of approving
Collocations
- Easy ask for permission to leave earlyto make a request or inquiry regarding for permission to leave early
- Medium obtain written permission from managementto obtain written permission from management, meaning to come into possession of
- Hard planning permission granted by authoritiesto planning permission granted by authorities, meaning to have the will and intention to carry out some action
- Very Hard act without prior permission or authorityto act without prior permission or authority, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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