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Allocate

Definition

(verb) To distribute resources for a particular purpose

Examples

The funds were allocated for education and healthcare.
  • They allocate two hours every Friday for team clean-up.

  • Can you allocate a seat for Maya?

  • At midnight, the router allocated a backup IP and kept the site online.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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