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authorized

UK
/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
US
/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

Translations

authorizedpast participle
UK
/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
US
/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
Past participle of the verb “authorize” used adjectivally.
Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter the restricted area.
Seul le personnel autorisé est autorisé à entrer dans la zone restreinte.
Additional translations
agrééSurtout pour des services, des produits ou des établissements officiellement approuvés.
Synonyms
validated
entitled
empowered
licensed
permitted
sanctioned
approved
Antonyms
unauthorized
authorizeverb

authorized

Past Simple

authorized
Past Simple
authorized
Past Participle
authorizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
US
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/
The manager authorized the purchase of new office equipment.
Le directeur a autorisé l’achat de nouveaux équipements de bureau.
Additional translations
approuverS’emploie surtout pour une validation officielle d’un document ou d’une action.
Synonyms
approve
permit
allow
empower
license
sanction
entitle
validate
Antonyms
prohibit
forbid
disallow
authorizepast participle

authorized

Used to describe something that has received official approval or permission.
Only authorized personnel are allowed beyond this point.
Seul le personnel autorisé est admis au-delà de ce point.

Definitions

authorizedpast participle
Having official permission or approval.
Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter the restricted area.
Sanctioned by law or authority; officially approved or established.
The company offers only authorized repair services.
authorizeverb
To give official permission for something to happen or to give someone the authority to do something.
The manager authorized the purchase of new office equipment.
To formally approve a document or action, making it valid or effective.
The board authorized the release of the annual financial report.
authorizepast participle
Having received official approval or permission.
Only authorized personnel are allowed beyond this point.
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