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IELTS word

allocate

/ˈæləˌkeɪt/verb

English definition

to give a share of something for a particular purpose

Common phrases / collocations

  1. allocate resources
  2. allocate funds
  3. allocate time

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The manager allocated the supply boxes among three teams.

  2. 2.

    The school allocated more money to science.

  3. 3.

    We need to allocate enough time for testing.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A project manager divides wooden supply boxes into separate groups for three teams.
to give a share of something for a particular purpose
1one shared supply
2separate shares
limited supplies→gives each team a share