allow somebody to enter vs allow somebody entering

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Allow somebody to enter' is the more common and natural way to express permission for someone to come in. 'Allow somebody entering' is less common and might be used in a more formal or specific context.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 163 views

allow somebody to enter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to give permission for someone to come in or access a place.

Examples:

Please allow the guests to enter the building.
The security guard allowed us to enter the premises.
They wouldn't allow anyone to enter without proper identification.
The teacher allowed the students to enter the classroom.
The key card allows you to enter the restricted area.

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to refuse to allow somebody to enter a place. Hundreds of people were turned away from the stadium (= because it was full).
We also understand the trust that is required to allow somebody to enter your home and care for a member of your family. We have focused our professional ...
VerbEdit. 接待. to receive (a visitor); to admit (to allow somebody to enter).
We also understand the trust that is required to allow somebody to enter your home and care for a member of your family as such our promise to each of our ...
Jul 10, 2015 ... ... now any country can justify refusing to allow somebody to enter,” indicating that he believed that the Finnish decision was arbitrary.
Apr 24, 2006 ... would allow somebody to enter into somebody's home, which are before the Court today, one being the emergency aid exception to the warrant ...
接待, jiēdài, to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow somebody to enter). 录取, lùqǔ, to accept an applicant (prospective student, employee etc) who passes ...
Feb 10, 2010 ... Can this coexist with a more traditional understanding of program areas and functions, to allow somebody to enter, buy something, and leave?
do not allow somebody to enter the countryの意味や使い方国内に入れない - 約1468万語ある英和辞典・和英辞典。発音・イディオムも分かる英語辞書。
Mar 18, 2022 ... “Film is so delicate, and it's powerful,” Diallo said. “When you allow somebody to enter your eyes and brain, you really hope there's care there ...

Alternatives:

permit somebody to enter
let somebody in
grant somebody access
give somebody permission to enter
authorize somebody to enter

allow somebody entering

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage.

This phrase might be used in a more formal or specific context to indicate permission for someone who is in the process of entering.

Alternatives:

allow somebody to enter
permit somebody entering
authorize somebody entering
grant somebody entering
give somebody permission to enter

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