Cool MatePermission
UK /["/pəˈmɪʃn/"]/US /["/pərˈmɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
In simple words: Being allowed to do something
Examples
- I need permission from my parents to go out tonight.
- You have my permission to use my laptop for the project.
- Without permission, you cannot enter the building.
- She asked for permission to leave the meeting early.
- It is important to get permission before making changes to the document.
Usage notes
Use 'permission' when talking about getting approval for an action. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in slang settings.
Grammar pattern
ask for + permission
Memory hint
Think of 'permit'—you need permission to park your car.
Collocations
- full
- special
- explicit
- have
- gain
- get
- with somebody’s permission
- without somebody’s permission
- permission for
- by permission of somebody
- full
- special
- explicit
- have
- gain
- get
- with somebody’s permission
- without somebody’s permission
- permission for
- by permission of somebody
Synonyms
- authorization
- consent
- agreement
- approval
- license
Antonyms
- prohibition
- denial
Common mistakes
- Using 'permission' instead of 'permit' as a verb
- Saying 'give permission to' instead of 'grant permission to'
- Confusing 'permission' with 'permission slip' which is a specific document