enabled
ɪˈneɪbəld
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Definition of enabled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
activatedmade active or operational
  • The feature is enabled by default in the software.
activated operational
2.
capablehaving the ability to do something
  • The device is enabled to connect to the internet.
capable competent
3.
technologyTECH.adapted for use with a specified systemTECH.
  • The software is enabled for Windows operating systems.
compatible configured integrated
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Expressions with enabled

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able to connect to the internet using built-in communication features
The company released an internet-enabled thermostat with remote control features.
able to connect to or use the internet
This printer is web-enabled and can print from your phone.
able to run or use Java programs
This phone is Java-enabled and can run many apps.

Origin of enabled

Latin, habilitare (make able)

Terms with enabled included in their meaning

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internet-enabled
television with internet capabilities and apps
technology
supported or enabled by a specified factor
interaction
potential actions enabled by an object or environment
WiFiedadj.
capability
enabled with WiFi capability

Examples of enabled in a sentence

  • Once enabled, the device will function properly.
  • The software is enabled to perform complex calculations.
  • The system is enabled to handle multiple users.
  • The device is enabled for Bluetooth connectivity.
  • This app is enabled for offline use.

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  1. French:activé, capable, ...
  2. German:aktiviert, fähig, ...
  3. Italian:abilitato, capace, ...
  4. Spanish:activado, capacitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ativado, capaz, ...
  6. Chinese:启用的, 有能力的, ...
  7. Japanese:アクティブにされた, 可能な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفَعَّل, مُمَكَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּפְעָל, מְסוּגָל, ...
  10. Russian:включенный, включённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:увімкнений, здатний, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय, सक्षम, ...
enable
ɪˈneɪbəl

Definition of enable - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
facilitationprovide the means or opportunity for something
  • The scholarship enabled her to study abroad.
empower facilitate permit
2.
authorizationgive permission or authority to someone
  • The manager enabled the team to start the project.
authorize permit
3.
technologyTECH.activate a function in a deviceTECH.
  • Press this button to enable Bluetooth.
activate turn on
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make something active again after being disabled
You need to re-enable the Wi-Fi on your phone.
law granting authority to implement or enforce other laws
The enable statute allowed the agency to regulate emissions.

Origin of enable

Latin, habilis (able)

Examples of enable in a sentence

  • The new policy enables more people to access healthcare.
  • The new policy enables employees to work remotely.
  • The software enables users to edit videos easily.
  • You must enable the GPS to use the map feature.
  • Enable the Wi-Fi to connect to the internet.

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  1. French:permettre, autoriser, ...
  2. German:ermöglichen, erlauben, ...
  3. Italian:permettere, autorizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:permitir, autorizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:permitir, autorizar, ...
  6. Chinese:使能够, 授权, ...
  7. Japanese:与える, 許可を与える, ...
  8. Arabic:مَكَّنَ, سَمَحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַפְשֵׁר, לְהַסְמִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:давать возможность, давать разрешение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дозволяти, увімкнути, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्षम बनाना, अनुमति देना, ...
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