allocate
Meaning(s)
1. assign someone/something for a particular purpose
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
allocate resources/funds/jobs
Analysis
To allocate means to distribute or set aside resources or delegate duties for a particular purpose or use. It can also mean to decide a share of something is to be given to a particular person or group. This is a popular way of talking about distributing money or resources such as government funds or in business English.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Peter has been allocating a certain amount of his wages each month towards a fund to buy a house. He hopes to have saved enough within another two years.
- I made a strict budget to follow while I was studying and allocated a small amount to spend on entertainment each week.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The CEO allocated some of the company's funds for research and development in order to help them stay ahead of their rivals.
- Once the project was given the go-ahead, Sarah had to allocate jobs to members of her team.