To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.
To allow for, to make something possible.
To allow, to admit (of).
(pronounced like noun) To grant formal authorization for (something).
The Building Department permitted that project last week.
(pronounced like noun) To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
We've been busy permitting the State Street development.
To hand over, resign (something to someone).
An act or instance of permitting something.