permitting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.the act of allowing something to happen or giving permission.
v.the present participle or gerund of 'permit', used to describe the act of granting permission or allowing an action.
Simple“The city is permitting more outdoor seating for restaurants this summer.”
In context“By permitting the construction of the new bypass, the council effectively committed itself to a decade of infrastructure spending.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
conj.you use this to say that a plan will happen if nothing stops it, like bad weather.
conj.used in an absolute clause to indicate that a statement is conditional upon a specific factor not being an impediment.
Simple“We will have a picnic in the park tomorrow, weather permitting.”
In context“The expedition aims to reach the summit by Tuesday, conditions permitting, though the forecast suggests a storm is approaching.”
UsageUsually follows the noun it modifies, as in 'weather permitting'.
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the official process of giving or getting a permit.
n.the formal or administrative process of granting permits or official authorization.
Simple“The permitting for the new factory took over six months to complete.”
In context“Delays in the permitting phase have significantly increased the total cost of the renewable energy project.”
Synonyms
“Some cities even help pay for them by offering incentives, such as tax credits, stormwater fee reductions or sped-up permitting, to encourage developers to install green roofs.”