Allow (verb)

1. To permit or agree to something.
2. To give permission for something to happen.
3. To not stop or prevent something.

Origin:

From middle english alouen, from old norse leyfa.

Examples:

1. The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
2. The company allowed their employees to work from home.
3. The law allows citizens to vote.
4. She allowed her son to make his own decisions.
5. The rules allowed the team to win the game.