See Also: allocate(1)(dictionary)
allocate(2)(dictionary)
allocate(dictionary)

allocate (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: , past participle of allocare, from Latin ad- 'to' + locare 'to place']
to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made
allocate sth to sb/sth
::the importance of allocating resources to local communities
::You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
allocate sth for sth
::One million dollars was allocated for disaster relief.
allocate sb/sth sth
::Several patients were waiting to be allocated a bed.