past and past participle
Gave official permission for an action or for someone to do something; in passive sentences, it means that the permission was given.
The bank authorized the payment.
The release of the funds was authorized by the bank.
American English
How to pronounce authorized
verb · adjectiveB2Common word
AWtheraizd
/ˈɔ.θɚˌaɪzd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of authorize
Gave official permission for an action or for someone to do something; in passive sentences, it means that the permission was given.
What to listen for
Common pronunciation/ˈɔ.θɚˌaɪzd̚/
Common alternative/ˈɑ.θəˌɹaɪzd̚/
Meanings & examples
past and past participle
Gave a person official power to act for you or an organization; in passive sentences, it means that this power was given.
The company authorized her to sign the contract.
David was authorized to speak for the organization.
adjective
Officially approved or given permission to do, use, or represent something.
Only authorized personnel may enter this area.
She is an authorized representative of the company.
Useful expressions
to have official permission to do something
Only staff are authorized to enter this room.
people who have official permission to enter or use something
Authorized personnel must show an ID card.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: authorizing, not authorizeing.