allow for

tenere conto di, prevedere

Considerare un elemento quando si fanno piani, calcoli o valutazioni.

In inglese semplice: To consider something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment.

• Allow for delays on the road.
• We hadn't allowed for the extra cost.
• Does your estimate allow for changes in prices?

Come si usa: allow for something (Allow for heavy traffic when planning your journey.)

Sinonimi: consider, take into account, factor in

Contrari: ignore, disregard

Espressioni comuni: allow for delays, allow for something, allow for mistakes

permettere, rendere possibile

Fare in modo che qualcosa possa accadere o essere fatto.

In inglese semplice: To make it possible for something to happen or be done.

• The room allows for extra seating.
• Our new schedule allowed for longer lunch breaks.
• Does this design allow for future expansion?

Come si usa: allow for something (The new design allows for easy repairs.); allow for someone to do something (The schedule allows for everyone to take a break.)

Sinonimi: enable, permit, make possible

Contrari: prevent

Espressioni comuni: allow for growth, allow for something, allow for expansion