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Collocation

get permission

verb + noun verb + noun

to receive approval or authorization to do something

get permission: to receive approval or authorization to do something

Definition

'get permission' is a common English collocation. to receive approval or authorization to do something

get + permission (+ to + verb)

“You need to get permission from your parents before you go on the trip.”

Examples

  • I got permission to leave work early for my appointment.
  • You must get permission before you use someone else's photos.
  • She finally got permission from her manager to work from home on Fridays.
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  • We need to get permission to park here overnight.
  • He did not get permission to enter the restricted area.
  • They are trying to get permission from the city to close the street for the festival.
  • You will have to get permission in writing before any changes can be made to the contract.
  • After weeks of paperwork, the team got permission to begin the clinical trial.
  • If you want to record the interview, you should get permission first.