| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | authority |
| IPA | /ɔːˈθɒrəti ; US əˈθɔːr- , əˈθɒr- / noun (plural authorities) |
| Back | yetkili, resmî makam otorite, nüfuz, etki |
| Back 2 | authority (noun) /ɔːˈθɒrəti ; US əˈθɔːr- , əˈθɒr- / noun (plural authorities)
POWER
1 [uncountable]
the power and right to give orders and
make others obey
yetkili, resmî
makam
Children
often begin to question their parents' authority at a very early age.
You
must get this signed by a person in authority.
PERMISSION
2 [uncountable]
authority (to do sth)
the right or permission to do sth
yetki
The
police have the authority to question anyone they wish.
He
was sacked for using a company vehicle without authority.
OFFICIAL GROUP
3 [countable, usually plural]
a person, group or government department
that has the power to give orders, make official decisions, etc.
otorite, yetki
Cases
of the illness must be reported to the health authority.
I
have to report this to the authorities.
KNOWLEDGE
4 [uncountable]
the power to influence people because
they respect your knowledge or official position
otorite, nüfuz,
etki
He
spoke with authority and everybody listened.
EXPERT
5 [countable]
an authority (on sth)
a person with special knowledge
uzman, otorite
He's
an authority on criminal law.
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