1. [verb] (now archaic) (rare) To hand over, resign (something to someone). [from 15th c.]
2. [verb] (transitive) To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. [from 15th c.]
3. [verb] (transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]
4. [verb] (intransitive) To allow for, to make something possible. [from 16th c.]
5. [verb] (intransitive) To allow, to admit (of). [from 18th c.]
6. [verb] (transitive) (pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
7. [verb] (transitive) (pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
8. [noun] (obsolete) Formal permission. [16th-19th c.]
9. [noun] An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal. [from 17th c.]
10. [noun] A pompano of the species Trachinotus falcatus.
11. [noun] A legal document giving official permission to do something.
12. [noun] The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
13. [noun] Large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies.
14. [verb] Consent to, give permission; 'She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband'; 'I won't let the police search her basement'; 'I cannot allow you to see your exam'.
15. [verb] Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; 'This permits the water to rush in'; 'This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement'; 'This will permit the rain to run off'.
16. [verb] Allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting; 'We don't allow dogs here'; 'Children are not permitted beyond this point'; 'We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital'.
