verb to officially agree to or accept something
The doctor must approve the patient's treatment plan before it can be carried out.
The board of directors must approve the annual budget before it can be finalized.
The school principal must approve any changes to the curriculum.
The government must approve any new laws before they can be implemented.
The judge must approve the settlement agreement between the two parties.
Editors must approve all final drafts before publication.
Psychologists must approve treatment plans for their clients.
The city planning department must approve all building designs before construction can begin.
Lawyers must approve legal documents before they are filed with the court.
Engineers must approve any changes to the structural design of a building.
Doctors must approve medical procedures before they are performed on a patient.
Teachers must approve lesson plans before they are taught in the classroom.
Accountants must approve financial statements before they are submitted to clients or regulatory agencies.
Chefs must approve menu changes before they are implemented in a restaurant.
HR managers must approve hiring decisions before job offers are extended to candidates.