English Dictionary

authorize

/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/

verb

(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something). / (transitive) To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

The manager authorized the employee to make the purchase.

意味（1）

(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.

意味（2）

(transitive) To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

The judge authorized the wiretapping.