American English
/ˈɔ.θɚˌaɪ.zɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: authorize
To officially give permission for an action or for someone to do something.
Practice out loudTo officially give permission for an action or for someone to do something.
The bank authorized the payment.
The manager authorized us to work from home.
This word sounds official. For everyday permission, use allow or let.
authorize a payment · authorize access · authorize an investigation · authorize a request
authorize something
authorize someone to do something
To give a person official power to act for you or an organization.
I authorized my lawyer to sign the papers.
The company authorized her to represent it in court.
authorize a representative · authorize someone to sign documents
authorize someone to act on your behalf
authorize someone to sign something on your behalf
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.
Before -ing, drop the final e: authorizing, not authorizeing.