approval

7 definitions • 17 examples

the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:

He showed his approval by smiling broadly.

Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people.

Sam always tried hard to win his father's approval.

formal Does the wine meet with your approval? (= Do you like the wine?)

If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:

The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.

official permission:

The project has now received approval from the government.

The teacher gave the student a nod of approval.

the state or condition of having a good opinion of someone or something:

She craves the approval of her classmates.

an act of officially accepting or allowing something:

You’ll need your parents’ approval to take this field trip.

official permission or agreement for something:

get/secure/win approval They want to raise rates, but it will be difficult to secure approval.

gain/receive approval The new strategy has yet to receive approval from the board.

give (your) approval The IMF is unlikely to give its approval.

approval of sth Approval of the loan came after several hours of discussion by the executive board.

approval for sth Recent management upheaval and delayed approval for key products have damaged the company.

approval from sb The Hong Kong-based businessman needed 75% approval from minority shareholders for his proposed scheme.

final/preliminary approval The measure still needs final approval.

if you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory:

You can have the goods on approval for 28 days.