allow for
allow for
allow for [ phrasal verb ]
allow for (something)
1 a : to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)
When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.
1 b : to consider (something) when you make a calculation
The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.
If you allow for inflation, he's actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago. [=the value of the money he earns now is less than that of the money he earned 10 years ago because of inflation]
2 : to make (something) possible
The design of the system allows for [=allows, permits] easy upgrades.
• • •
Main Entry: allow
