This is the 1719th most frequent Dutch word.
toelaten
"Toelaten" means "to allow" or "to permit" in English.
In this sentence, 'toelaten' means 'to allow' or 'permit' that a certain amount of time is allocated for an activity.
De leraar besloot om meer tijd toe te laten voor het maken van de oefening.
The teacher decided to allow more time for completing the exercise.
Here, 'toelaten' is used in the sense of 'admitting' someone to a group or institution, indicating access permission.
Hij werd niet toegelaten tot de exclusieve club.
He was not admitted to the exclusive club.
In this context, 'toelaten' conveys the meaning of permitting or accepting within given conditions or rules.