approval

Genehmigung, Zustimmung

Die offizielle Erlaubnis, dass etwas geschieht oder getan wird.

In einfachem Englisch: Official permission for something to happen or be done.

• We need your approval.
• The council granted approval for the extension.
• Have they received approval to begin work?

So benutzt man es: approval for something (We need approval for the new building.); approval to do something (They received approval to open a clinic.); approval from someone (The project needs approval from the council.)

Synonyme: permission, authorization, consent

Gegenteile: refusal, rejection

Häufige Wendungen: official approval, get approval, approval for something, written approval

Billigung, Zustimmung

Eine positive Reaktion, die zeigt, dass man jemanden oder etwas gut findet oder unterstützt.

In einfachem Englisch: A positive response showing that you like or support someone or something.

• He nodded in approval.
• She wanted to win her parents' approval.
• The audience showed its approval with loud applause.

So benutzt man es: approval of someone/something (Her smile showed approval of my choice.)

Synonyme: acceptance, support, praise

Gegenteile: disapproval

Häufige Wendungen: nod of approval, win someone's approval, show approval