# permit

/ˈpɝˌmɪt/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/permit
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. to make possible

verb · CEFR B2

to make something possible because of the situation or circumstances.

For teachers: to admit of or provide an opportunity for something to occur. Often used in the phrase 'weather permitting'.

- We will have the party in the garden tomorrow, weather permitting.
- The design of the building permits easy access for wheelchairs while maintaining the historical integrity of the original facade.

### 3. official document

noun · CEFR B1

an official piece of paper or a document that allows you to do something, like park your car or build a house.

For teachers: a formal document or certificate issued by an authority that grants the holder permission to perform a specific act.

- You need a special permit to park your car in this part of the city.
- The construction firm had to wait three months for the local council to approve their building permit before work could begin on the site.

### 4. type of fish

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

a type of large fish that lives in the ocean and is popular for sport fishing.

For teachers: a large carangid fish, Trachinotus falcatus, found in the western Atlantic Ocean and prized as a game fish.

- The fisherman spent all day trying to catch a permit in the shallow water.
- Anglers often travel to the Florida Keys specifically to test their skills against the elusive and powerful permit.

## Examples

- You need a parking permit to leave your car here.
- The construction crew had to stop work because they did not have the correct building permit from the city.
- Securing a research permit for the protected rainforest requires a detailed proposal outlining the environmental impact of the study and the expected duration of the stay.

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