allow permissions

[əˈlaʊ pərˈmɪʃənz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
permitir permissões / conceder permissões
1. To grant authorization or access rights to perform specific actions or use certain features
The system will allow permissions for users to access the file.
O sistema permitirá permissões para os usuários acessarem o arquivo.
2. In computing, to enable specific privileges or access levels for users or applications
You must allow permissions before the app can use your camera.
Você deve conceder permissões antes que o aplicativo possa usar sua câmera.
3. To set authorization parameters that determine what actions are possible
The administrator can allow permissions for editing documents.
O administrador pode conceder permissões para editar documentos.
This phrase is primarily used in digital and computing contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It has become increasingly common with the rise of mobile applications and social media platforms that request user permissions. In Brazilian tech culture, 'permitir permissões' is the standard phrasing, while in Portugal 'autorizar' is often preferred in formal documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grant permissionsauthorizeenable accessgive access rightspermit access
Antonyms / Antônimos
deny permissionsrevoke permissionsblock accessrestrict accessprohibit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir permissões / conceder permissões
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
liberar permissões
Commonly used in tech sector
Rio de Janeiro
dar permissão
More colloquial variant
Portugal
conceder permissões / autorizar
European Portuguese preference for 'autorizar' in formal contexts

Related Words

access controlauthorizationuser privilegessecurity settingsauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the green light
give the thumbs up
open the door for someone
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