If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen.
例句
It would certainly be within his power to authorize a police raid like that...他绝对有权批准那样的一次警方突袭行动。We are willing to authorize the president to use force if necessary.我们愿意授权总统在必要的时候使用武力。
英汉词典释义
vt.
授权, 批准; 委托
The government authorized an irrigation project.政府批准了一项灌溉工程。We are authorized to receive contributions for the Red Cross.我们受托接受给红十字会的捐助。
英英词典释义
Verb
1. grant authorization or clearance for;
"Clear the manuscript for publication""The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"