What does permitting mean?
Permitting means present participle and gerund of permit.
Permitting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of permit.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of permit
- Used in an absolute clause to indicate that the statement modified by the clause (typically an expression of intent) will only be fulfilled if not impeded by the noun.
- An act or instance of permitting something.
Example Sentences
We'll come if we can, weather, health, and car permitting.
How do we jump over that last hurdle before we start most of the permittings being done?
Mr. Manchin has insisted that legislation to streamline the permitting of fossil fuel and energy infrastructure projects, including the West Virginia pipeline, be tied to the spending measure, which is expected to keep the government funded through mid-December.
Synonyms for permitting
Antonyms for permitting
Related Words
Word Forms
- permittings
- permiting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for permitting?
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What is the opposite of permitting?
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How do you use permitting in a sentence?
We'll come if we can, weather, health, and car permitting.
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