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To give someone official permission or authority to do something specific. This often happens in a formal or professional context.
Der Geschäftsführer hat seine Assistentin autorisiert, die Verträge in seiner Abwesenheit zu unterschreiben.
The managing director authorized his assistant to sign the contracts in his absence.
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In information technology, to grant someone access rights to a system, a network, or certain data.
Nur autorisierte Benutzer haben Zugriff auf die vertraulichen Kundendaten.
Only authorized users have access to the confidential customer data.
to authorize
To recognize and release a text, translation, or version as valid and approved by the author or creator.
Der Schriftsteller weigerte sich, die gekürzte Fassung seines Romans zu autorisieren.
The writer refused to authorize the shortened version of his novel.
The verb 'autorisieren' (to authorize) is closely related to the noun 'die Autorität' (authority). When you authorize someone, you give them a form of authority or official authorization.
Nur der Projektleiter ist autorisiert, das Budget zu genehmigen.
Only the project manager is authorized to approve the budget.
'Autorisieren' (to authorize) is very often used with an infinitive construction. The structure is: 'jemanden (Akkusativ) autorisieren, etwas zu tun' (to authorize someone, accusative, to do something).
Die Chefin hat mich autorisiert, die Dokumente für sie zu prüfen.
The boss authorized me to check the documents for her.
'Autorisieren' (to authorize) is a formal word. It is used mainly in professional, legal, or administrative contexts.
Bitte autorisieren Sie die Zahlung durch Ihre Unterschrift.
Please authorize the payment with your signature.
In information technology, you can recognize this meaning from words like 'Benutzer' (user), 'Zugriff' (access), 'System' (system), or 'Daten' (data). Here it is about technical access rights.
Der Administrator muss Ihren Account für die Datenbank autorisieren.
The administrator has to authorize your account for the database.
This meaning is connected with the word 'der Autor' (the author). When the context is texts, books, translations, or manuscripts, 'autorisieren' (to authorize) means official approval by the author or creator.
Die Erben haben die Veröffentlichung der unvollendeten Biografie nicht autorisiert.
The heirs did not authorize the publication of the unfinished biography.
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Genehmigen mainly applies to the action or project that is officially permitted. Autorisieren applies to a person and gives them the authority or authorization to do something specific. The key question, therefore, is whether the focus is on the thing or on the person taking the action.
Die Chefin autorisiert den Buchhalter, die Rechnung auszuzahlen.
The manager authorizes the accountant to pay the invoice.
Die Chefin genehmigt die Auszahlung der Rechnung.
The manager approves the payment of the invoice.
