allow for

UK
/əˈlaʊ fɔː/
US
/əˈlaʊ fɔr/

Translations

allow forverb
allowed for
Past Simple
allowed for
Past Participle
allowing for
Gerund
UK
/əˈlaʊ fɔː/
US
/əˈlaʊ fɔr/
We need to allow for unexpected expenses in our budget.
Нам нужно учитывать непредвиденные расходы в нашем бюджете.
The design allows for future expansion of the building.
Проект предусматривает возможность расширения здания в будущем.
Additional translations
включать в расчёт
делать поправку на
Synonyms
account for
factor in
take into account

Definitions

allow forverb
To take into consideration when planning or calculating something.
When budgeting for the project, make sure to allow for unexpected expenses.
To make provision for something to happen or be the case.
The design of the building allows for future expansion.