authorized
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having official permission to do something or to be in a certain place.
adj.having official sanction or legal permission; often used to describe personnel, documents, or access rights.
Simple“Only authorized staff are allowed to enter the laboratory after hours.”
In context“The security guard refused entry to the visitor, noting that only authorized personnel with valid identification were permitted beyond the lobby.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of 'authorize', meaning you gave official permission for something to happen.
v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'authorize', meaning to grant official power or permission.
Simple“The manager authorized the payment for the new office equipment yesterday.”
In context“The board of directors authorized the merger after reviewing the final financial reports and legal recommendations.”
UsageAs a transitive verb, it requires a direct object, often an action or a financial transaction.
“An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?”
“Vaccine trials have been authorised in Canada and the UK, though results are likely several months away.”