whakamahi - to put someone to work, to make someone work
Ka āhei ngā tauira te whakamahi i ngā rorohiko.The students are allowed to use the computers.Allowed to do something - āhei
Kāore ngā tauira e āhei te whakamahi i ngā rorohiko.The students are not allowed to use the computers.Not allowed - kāore... e āhei
Ka whakamahi au i tētahi pukarangi?Can I use a chomebook.