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    Autorizaba (en. Authorized)

    /autoriˈθaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give permission or consent for someone to carry out an action.
    The boss authorized his employees to work from home.
    El jefe autorizaba a sus empleados a trabajar desde casa.
    To validate an action or procedure.
    The bank authorized the transaction after reviewing the request.
    El banco autorizaba la transacción después de revisar la solicitud.
    To officially approve something.
    The assembly authorized the construction of the new building.
    La asamblea autorizaba la construcción del nuevo edificio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'authorizare', which means to give power or permission.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    authorized someone
    Gave permission to a person to do something.
    autorizaba a alguien
    authorized the use
    Granted permission to use something.
    autorizaba el uso
    did not authorize
    Denied permission to perform an action.
    no autorizaba

    Related Words

    authorization
    Formal consent to carry out an action.
    autorización
    authority
    Power or right to command or require compliance.
    autoridad
    to authorize
    To give permission or authority to someone.
    autorizar

    Slang Meanings

    To give the green light
    The director authorized the project, yes, he gave the green light.
    El director autorizaba el proyecto, sí, le dio el visto bueno.
    To put the stamp
    When the idea was good, all that was left was to put the stamp.
    Cuando bueno la idea, sólo faltaba poner el sello.