Definitions
1.verbTo allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
2.verbTo allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
3.verbTo allow for, to make something possible.
4.verbTo allow, to admit (of).
5.verb(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something)."The Building Department permitted that project last week."
6.verb(pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something)."We've been busy permitting the State Street development."
7.verbTo hand over, resign (something to someone).