The council has given the green light to the new shopping development.
Synonyms and examplesallowAm I allowed to go to the park?
letShe wanted to go but her parents wouldn't let her.
permitSmoking is not permitted in any part of the building.
have your permissionYou have my permission to stay out past midnight on Friday.
authorizeWho authorized this expenditure?
give something the go-aheadThe government has given the go-ahead for a multi-billion pound road-building project.
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If youallow someone to do something, you give someone permission to do that thing, or you do not stop that thing from happening.