Definitions

1. verb

to permit or give permission for something to happen or exist

“The teacher allowed the students to work on their projects during recess.”

2. verb

to make something possible or to provide the necessary conditions for something to happen

“The new law allows employees to work from home one day a week.”

3. noun

permission or consent for something to happen or exist

“The company’s new policy gives employees an allowance to spend on professional development.”

4. noun

the amount of something that is allowed or permitted

“The allowance for the project was set at $10,000.”