authorize
authorise, v
1 [Tn, Dn.t] give authority to (sb) 授权; 委任; 委托
I have authorized him to act for me while I am away. 我已经委托他当我不在的时候代我处理.
2 [Tn] give authority for (sth); sanction 批准; 认可
authorize a payment 批准付款
Has this visit been authorized? 这次访问获准了吗?