Definition, synonyms and related words
present participle of allow
"The new policy is allowing remote work for all employees starting next Monday."
In plain English: Allowing means letting something happen or giving someone permission to do something.
"The teacher is allowing students to leave the classroom five minutes early today."
Usage: Use "allowing" when describing an action that is currently happening or has already occurred to give permission or make something possible. Avoid using it as a standalone noun; instead, use the gerund form "allowing" only within phrases like "by allowing."
Derived from Old French aloier (to melt, dilute), the term entered English via Anglo-Norman as alouen, originally meaning to permit or grant permission. It evolved from the root all- (all) and -owen (owe), reflecting a sense of giving something up without reservation.