allow for

phrasal verb

allowed for; allowing for; allows for

1

: to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)

When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.

2

: to consider (something) when one makes a calculation

The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.

If you allow for inflation, he's actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago.

3

: to make (something) possible

The design of the system allows for easy upgrades.

Examples of allow for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roads and highways have carved up previously wide-open stretches of desert into parcels that are in some cases too small to allow for the breeding and genetic diversity needed to sustain their population health. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024

This eventually opens up to allow for a number of inventive ways to solve some intricate puzzles in what feels like a heavily simplified version of Tears of the Kingdom's more complex crafting tools. —Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024

Even with torque sensors, pedal assist systems only work when the pedals are turning, so having the nicely variable throttle control allows for much better climbing control, especially in trickier situations. —William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

There is ample room to host, and the traditional footprint allows for great flow between rooms while offering distinct spaces for living and dining. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024