Allow example sentences

Related (9): permit, authorize, enable, grant, approve, sanction, concede, tolerate, empower

"Allow" Example Sentences


1. Please allow me some more time.
2. Government regulations do not allow for that.
3. The law does not allow such activities.
4. The teacher will not allow late assignments.
5. We cannot allow this injustice to continue.
6. My boss will not allow me to work from home.
7. The rules do not allow for refunds.
8. The doctor will not allow me to lift anything heavy.
9. The contract does not allow for changes.
10. Parents should allow children freedom to explore.
11. The machine does not allow for adjustments.
12. Customs will not allow that item in the country.
13. Safety regulations do not allow access at this time.
14. The price does not allow for any discounts.
15. We will have to allow more time for traffic.
16. The company does not allow personal calls at work.
17. Scientists may allow for new theories over time.
18. You will have to allow extra time for delays.
19. The doctor will likely not allow me to fly for a week.
20. The teacher will not allow cheating on exams.
21. Government policy does not allow for exceptions in that case.
22. We cannot allow such offensive behavior to continue.
23. The venue does not allow outside food or drink.
24. The therapist encourages patients to allow themselves to feel emotion.
25. We will need to allow time for training the new hires.
26. Parents should allow their children some privacy.
27. Employers will rarely allow employees to take vacation during their busiest time.
28. Building code does not allow for that kind of installation.
29. They will not allow strollers in the museum galleries.
30. The country will not allow dual citizenship.
31. The owner does not allow pets in the building.
32. The constitution does not allow for censorship of the press.
33. Police will not allow protesters to block the street.
34. The instructor will allow each student a chance to speak.
35. The athletic department will not allow different uniform designs.
36. The conditions do not allow for safe sailing today.
37. The school does not allow students to leave campus during lunch.
38. The terms of service do not allow sharing account information.
39. Government policy does not allow discrimination based on race.
40. Parents should allow their teenage children more freedom.
41. Security will not allow visitors past the checkpoint.
42. We will have to allow at least a 15% margin of error.
43. The kitchen does not allow for a full-sized refrigerator.
44. Building code will not allow for that structure without additional support.
45. The restaurant does not allow outside entertainment or performers.
46. Religion should allow for diverse spiritual beliefs and practices.
47. The landlord will not allow pets larger than 20 pounds.
48. The instructor does not allow students to use their phones during class.
49. Employers should allow workers flexible schedules when possible.
50. The flight was delayed to allow for deicing of the plane's wings.
51. Scientists will need to allow for error in their measurements.
52. The circus does not allow for intermission once the show has begun.
53. I will allow you 24 hours to consider my proposition.
54. The instructor does not allow for extra credit assignments.
55. The country will not allow same-sex couples to legally marry.
56. Public health officials do not allow smoking indoors anymore.
57. You will have to allow for unforeseen expenses when budgeting.
58. The bouncer will not allow intoxicated patrons into the club.
59. Safety regulations do not allow for that kind of loose wiring.
60. Parents should allow their children some autonomy as they grow older.

Common Phases


Allow me - Used to politely ask for permission to do something.
Allow for - Make provision or accommodation for.
Allow someone/something to - Give permission for an action or activity.
• Not allow - Refuse to permit or approve of.
Allow oneself to - Give oneself permission to experience an emotion or action.
Allow time for - Make provisions to account for the time needed to complete something.
• Do not allow - Refuse to permit or tolerate.
• Be allowed to - Have permission to perform an action.
• Will not allow - Refuse to permit or approve of.
• Make allowances for - Account for something undesirable when evaluating.
• Should allow - Ought to give permission for or tolerate.
The phrases above focus on the meaning of "allow" as "give permission for or make possible" in different contexts. I aimed for a variety to demonstrate the flexibility of the word "allow."
Examples:
Allow me to introduce myself.
We must allow for human error in our calculations.
Parents should allow their children freedom of expression.
The new regulations do not allow smoking anywhere indoors.
My mother would not allow me to stay out past midnight in high school.
The budget will not allow for a vacation this year.
I'll allow myself a glass of wine to celebrate the occasion.

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