enable

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ɛˈnebɪl/ UK /ɪˈneɪbəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #13978

Meanings

1

verb
To make it possible for someone to do something

This skill will enable you to find a better job.
2

verb
To turn on or activate a feature of a device or program

Enable the setting to receive notifications.
3

verb
To officially allow or authorize something

The new law enabled local councils to raise their own taxes.

Verb forms

Verb forms are not available for this word yet.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to make it possible for... allow empower

2 verb · to turn on or activate a... activateturn on

3 verb · to officially allow or... authorize permit

Word family

Forms enabledenablesenabling

Derived forms disenableenablableenablementenablerre-enablereenable

Etymology

From Middle English enablen, equivalent to en- + able.

enablen Middle English

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Topics

Actions & Processes

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