in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 authorise
- VERB 批准;准许;认可
If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen.
- It would certainly be within his power to authorize a police raid like that...
他绝对有权批准那样的一次警方突袭行动。 - We are willing to authorize the president to use force if necessary.
我们愿意授权总统在必要的时候使用武力。