Authorize | Mean of authorize in English Dictionary
/ˈɑːθəˌraɪz/
- Verb
- to give power or permission to (someone or something)
- Only authorized personnel [=people who have been given special permission] can enter this area.
- I authorized him to use my name.
- She was authorized [=empowered] to act for her husband.
- to give legal or official approval to or for (something)
- The city council authorized the sale of the land.
- Who authorized the transfer of the funds?
- an authorized biography