Definition of "allocate" in English

verb

1. To set aside for a purpose.

   • Please do not eat the meringue, as it is allocated for the dinner party tomorrow.

2. To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.

   • The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools.

3. (computing) To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.

adjective

1. (obsolete, of a pension or allowance) allocated

noun

1. (obsolete, UK, historical, law) A writ authorizing payment, allowance, grant.