permittedtokeep

adjective

UK /pəˈmɪtɪd tə kiːp/

US /pərˈmɪtɪd tə kiːp/

Allowed to stay with you or hold on to something.

The library said the book was permitted to keep for one more week.

SYNONYMS

allowed to keep authorized to retain entitled to hold licensed to keep

RELATED WORDS

permission keep retain allow hold

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Officially allowed to remain in a place or position.

The old sign was permitted to keep standing after the renovation.

3. Given consent to continue doing something.

She was permitted to keep working on the project after hours.

4. Allowed to stay in someone's care or ownership.

The rescued puppy was permitted to keep living with the family.