Meaning of the word "be allowed to do" in English

What does "be allowed to do" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be allowed to do

US /bi əˈlaʊd tu du/
UK /bi əˈlaʊd tu du/
"be allowed to do" picture

Phrase

to have permission to do something

Example:
Children are not allowed to do that.
Are we allowed to do this here?