What does autorizar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word autorizar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use autorizar in Spanish.

The word autorizar in Spanish means authorize, authorize, authorize to, authorize the signature, give written authorization, authorize in writing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word autorizar

authorize

verbo transitivo (dar permiso) (US)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Si mi jefe no me autoriza, no puedo modificar estos documentos. Los padres autorizaron a su hijo para que fuera a la excursión.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. John's boss authorized his request for a new computer.

authorize

verbo transitivo (permitir algo) (US)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El gobierno autorizó la importación de materias primas.
The government authorized the import of raw materials.

authorize to

(dar poder, permiso) (US)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
John has authorized me to speak for him.

authorize the signature

locución verbal (dar permiso a firmar) (US)

El abogado autorizó la firma de los locatarios.
The lawyer authorized the signatures of the tenants.

give written authorization, authorize in writing

locución verbal (permiso: constancia) (US)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los padres autorizaron por escrito la salida de sus hijos a la excursión.
The parents gave written authorization for their children's field trip.

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