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Definition of disabled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalunable to perform due to physical or mental impairment
- She is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
2.
functionalitymade inoperative or ineffective
- The system was disabled after the security breach..
3.
legalRare legally disqualified from certain rightsRare
- He was disabled from voting due to the conviction.
Noun, plural
1.
grouppeople with physical or mental impairments
- Accessible facilities are crucial for the disabled..
2.
medicalUS individual with a physical or mental impairmentUS
- The disabled often face accessibility challenges.
Expressions with disabled
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collective category of sports for disabled people
Disabled sport has gained more recognition in recent years.
no longer restricted from playing due to injury or illness
The off the disabled list player returned to the field.
parking spaces reserved for people with long-term physical or mental impairments
The store added more disabled parking near the main entrance.
employee with a long-term physical or mental condition affecting usual work tasks
The company adjusted the workplace to support a disabled worker on their staff.
having a condition that impedes learning
The school offers support for learning-disabled students.
officially recognized as having a disability
He is registered disabled and receives government support.
Origin of disabled
Latin, dis (apart) + abilis (able)
Terms with disabled included in their meaning
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mobility aid
chair with wheels for disabled or sick people
care
facility providing residential care for elderly or disabled people
transportation
vehicle used to move disabled or impounded cars
care provider
someone who looks after a sick, elderly, or disabled person
mobility aid
small electric vehicle that helps elderly or disabled people travel
walking aid
support used by disabled or injured to walk
finance
benefit provided by government or insurance for disabled individuals
assistive device
electric scooter for disabled or elderly people
residential care
live-in facility providing ongoing support for older or disabled people
caregiving
assistance with daily activities for elderly or disabled
tow truck
vehicle designed to tow disabled vehicles
supportive housing
housing for elderly or disabled people with support services
bathroom aid
chair for sitting in the shower, often for elderly or disabled
technology
make a UI element gray to show it's disabled
service dog
dog trained to assist disabled people with tasks
accessibility
parking permit for disabled drivers in the UK
towing vehicle
vehicle designed to tow disabled vehicles
healthcare
person providing care to disabled or elderly individuals
financial support
insurance providing income for disabled individuals
care service
domestic assistance provided to elderly or disabled people
body injury
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
government
US federal program providing income to retirees or disabled
disability support
support for disabled people in their own homes, not institutions
elder care
place where older or disabled adults live with full-time care support
Examples of disabled in a sentence
He advocates for disabled rights in the community. The account was disabled due to suspicious activity. The feature is disabled in the trial version. She was disabled from holding public office after the ruling. The law disabled him from serving on a jury. The new policy aims to support the disabled in the workplace.
Public transportation must be accessible to the disabled. The disabled have access to special parking spaces. Programs for the disabled are expanding in the community.
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- French:handicapé, handicapés, ...
- German:behindert, Behinderten, ...
- Italian:disabile, disabili, ...
- Spanish:discapacitado, discapacitados, ...
- Portuguese:deficiente, deficientes, ...
- Chinese:残疾的, 残疾人, ...
- Japanese:障害のある, 障害者, ...
- Arabic:مُعَاق, ذوو الإعاقة, ...
- Hebrew:נָכֶה, נְכִים, ...
- Russian:инвалид, инвалиды, ...
- Ukrainian:інвалід, інваліди, ...
- Hindi:विकलांग, विकलांग व्यक्ति, ...
Definition of disable - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
impair functionmake unable to function in a normal way
- The accident disabled the vehicle completely..
2.
technologyTECH. deactivate a function or deviceTECH.
- Please disable the alarm before entering.
3.
medicalcause a serious permanent injury
- The disease disabled her for life.
4.
legalmake legally incapable
- The court disabled him from signing contracts.
Origin of disable
Latin, dis- (apart) + habilis (able)
Examples of disable in a sentence
A virus can disable your computer system. You should disable the Wi-Fi when not in use. He decided to disable the notifications on his phone. The accident disabled him permanently. War injuries can disable soldiers for life. The new law will disable them from owning property.
He was disabled from voting due to the ruling.
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- French:désactiver, neutraliser, ...
- German:deaktivieren, ausschalten, ...
- Italian:rendere inutilizzabile, disattivare, ...
- Spanish:desactivar, incapacitar, ...
- Portuguese:incapacitar, desligar, ...
- Chinese:使失效, 停用, ...
- Japanese:無効にする, 停止する, ...
- Arabic:عَطَّلَ, أَعَاقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשְׁבִּית, לְבַטֵּל, ...
- Russian:деактивировать, отключать, ...
- Ukrainian:деактивувати, вимкнути, ...
- Hindi:निष्क्रिय करना, बंद करना, ...
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