enable in English
- enable⇄enable, transitive verb, -bled,-bling.
1. to make able; give ability, power, or means to.
Ex. Airplanes enable people to travel great distances rapidly.
(SYN) empower, permit, authorize.
2. (Obsolete.) to make possible or easy.
enable in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enable in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
enable in Kashmiri कॉशुर
enable in Marathi मराठी
enable in Sindhi سنڌي
Enable
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɪˈneɪb(ə)l/ (English - UK), /ɛnˈeɪb(ə)l/ (English - US)
Definitions
- To make (someone or something) able to do or achieve something.
- To provide with the means, ability, or authority to do something.
- To activate a function or system.
Usage Examples
- His training enabled him to perform complex surgeries.
- This software enables users to edit videos easily.
- Ensure you enable Bluetooth before pairing the devices.
Etymology
From Middle English "enablen," derived from Old French "enabler," from Latin "habilis" (able, fit).
Synonyms
- Empower
- Facilitate
- Authorize
- Permit
Antonyms
- Disable
- Prevent
- Prohibit
- Restrain
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | habilitar | /aβiliˈtaɾ/ |
| French | permettre | /pɛʁ.mɛtʁ/ |
| German | ermöglichen | /ɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡlɪçən/ |
| Hindi | सक्षम बनाना (saksham banana) | /səkʃəm bənaːnɑ/ |
| Tamil | சாத்தியமாக்கு (saathiyamaakku) | /saːt̪t̪iʌmaːkku/ |
| Chinese | 使能够 (shǐ nénggòu) | /ʂɻ̩˧˥ nəŋ˧˥ ɡoʊ˥˩/ |
| Japanese | 可能にする (kanō ni suru) | /ka.noː ni su.ru/ |
| Russian | позволять (pozvolyat') | /pəzvɐˈlʲætʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, "enable" is often pronounced as /ɪˈneɪb(ə)l/, whereas in American English, it is pronounced /ɛnˈeɪb(ə)l/.
Historical Usage
The word "enable" has been used since the 14th century, primarily in legal and technical contexts, before expanding into everyday language.
Cultural Nuances
In psychology, "enabling" refers to behaviors that allow someone to continue harmful habits, such as addiction.
More Information
Enable is commonly used in technology and software development, where users "enable" features or settings to activate them.