Allocate

/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose.

The manager decided to allocate more funds to the marketing department.

to assign a particular amount of something to a particular purpose.

The school will allocate additional hours for the children's reading program.

to set apart for a particular use or purpose.

We need to allocate time in our schedule for regular team meetings.

to designate or earmark for a specific function.

The government will allocate resources to improve public transport.

From Latin 'allocare', meaning to assign.

allocate resources

to distribute available resources for specific tasks.

allocate funds

to assign financial resources for certain purposes.

allocate tasks

to assign specific duties to individuals.

allocate time

to set aside a specific duration for an activity.

apportion

to divide and distribute something.

distribute

to give out shares of something.

assign

to designate for a specific purpose or task.

To divvy up

Let's divvy up the snacks for the party.

To hand out

He'll hand out the assignments at the meeting.