enable
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make able; give power, means, competence, or ability to: Students with vision impairments are enabled in the classroom with magnifiers and screen reader software.
This document will enable him to pass through the enemy lines unmolested.
Students with vision impairments are enabled in the classroom with magnifiers and screen reader software.
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to make possible or easy.
Aeronautics enables us to overcome great distances.
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to encourage or support (the bad or dysfunctional behavior) of (someone): You enable drug users when you shield them from the consequences of their actions.
The university enabled years of abuse by ignoring complaints against the coach.
You enable drug users when you shield them from the consequences of their actions.
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Digital Technology.
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to make (a device, system, or feature) active or functional; turn on.
The automatic snapshot feature is enabled by default.
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to equip for an extended, peripheral, or premium use.
to enable your laptop for wireless internet access.
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verb
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to provide (someone) with adequate power, means, opportunity, or authority (to do something)
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to make possible
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to put (a digital electronic circuit element) into an operative condition by supplying a suitable input pulse
Other Word Forms
- enablement noun
- enabler noun
- preenable verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of enable
Example Sentences
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The app said it would notify users to allow them to opt out of data sharing and enable them to review or modify their choices through a prominent tab in the app's settings.
From BBC
Horning’s lawyer said making snow enables the resort to open earlier, which benefits the entire economy.
These shifts between stiffness and fluidity play a central role in enabling division.
From Science Daily
Last year, the BBC launched its "Call it Out" scheme to enable staff to challenge and report poor behaviour in the workplace.
From BBC
Digital technology enabled them to live in one place and keep their business in another.
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