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- DictionaryAl·lot/əˈlät/
verb
- 1. give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task: "equal time was allotted to each"
Use the verb allot when you need to describe the act of assigning portions of something — be it snacks, time, or blame. The word is often used in the sense of an official group, such as a government or a corporation, dividing up and distributing small portions of something desirable, such as funding, shares, or land: “Zenitech Corporation ...
Definition of allot verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · 1. to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion. to allot the available farmland among the settlers. 2. to appropriate for a special purpose. to allot money for a park. 3. to assign as a portion; set apart; dedicate. SYNONYMS 1.
1. to assign or distribute (shares, etc) 2. to designate for a particular purpose: money was allotted to cover expenses. 3. ( foll by to) apportion: we allotted two hours to the case. [C16: from Old French aloter, from lot portion, lot]
to give someone a particular amount of something: [ often passive ] They were allotted seats on the front row. (Definition of allot from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of allot. in Chinese (Traditional) （尤指將現有的東西）分配, 分派… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （尤指将现有的东西）分配, 分派… See more. in Spanish.
Allot Definition. ə-lŏt. allots, allotted, allotting. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. allots, allotted, allotting. To parcel out; distribute or apportion. Allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame. American Heritage. To distribute by lot or in arbitrary shares; apportion. Webster's New World.
3 days ago · considerable talent or ability to grow plants. 3 senses: 1. to assign or distribute (shares, etc) 2. to designate for a particular purpose 3. apportion.... Click for more definitions.
