allocate funds
collocation / verb phrase · Collocation / phrase C1
Plain meaning
to decide how money will be given or used for a purpose
Exam-register meaning
to distribute financial resources to particular programmes, sectors, or activities
In context
naturalThe school will allocate funds for new computers.
examGovernments must allocate funds efficiently to improve healthcare, education, and public transport.
Common collocations
allocate funds toallocate funds forefficiently allocate funds
Watch out
Use “allocate funds to/for,” not “allocate funds on.”
Word family
allocate (verb)allocation (noun)funds (noun)