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Collocation

get permission

verb + noun verb + noun

Definition

to receive approval or authorization to do something

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

Visual cue for get permission

get + permission + (to + verb / from + person)

“You need to get permission from your manager before you change the schedule.”

Examples

  • Do I need to _____ permission to park here?
  • She _____ permission from her parents to go on the trip.
  • We must _____ permission before we use someone else's photos.
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  • He couldn't _____ permission to enter the restricted area.
  • Have you _____ permission from the landlord to paint the walls?
  • If you want to leave early, you should _____ permission from your supervisor.
  • They finally _____ permission to hold the event in the park after weeks of emails.
  • Before collecting customer data, the company has to _____ permission and explain how it will be used.
  • You may not be able to _____ permission to publish the interview unless everyone agrees in writing.