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Definition of enabling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
facilitatingproviding the means to achieve something
- The enabling environment helped the project succeed.
2.
legalTECH. giving legal power or sanctionTECH.
- The enabling legislation was passed last year.
Noun
general actionan act of making something possible or allowed
- The enabling of new policies improved the system.
Expressions with enabling
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law granting power to implement or enforce regulations
The enabling legislation allowed the agency to regulate emissions.
technology that makes new products services or processes possible or practical
Smartphones became an enabling technology for many mobile applications.
law granting authority to take certain actions
The enabling act allowed the agency to regulate emissions effectively..
legal provision granting power to enforce a law
The enabling clause allows the agency to regulate emissions.
Origin of enabling
Latin, en (in) + habilis (able)
Terms with enabling included in their meaning
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transportation
circular part of a bicycle enabling movement
automobile
circular part of a car enabling movement
telephone service
service enabling voice calls
fantasy
magical powder enabling flight or granting wishes
technology
software enabling video and audio communication online
computer science
programs and data enabling computer tasks
success
crucial element enabling achievement
computer
hardware device enabling computer to connect to a network
mobile technology
enabling phones to predict text input
travel service
system for matching motorists and riders, enabling shared trips
urban transit
citywide rail tunnels and facilities enabling below-street passenger service
idiomatic
opportunity enabling something otherwise impossible
communication
technology enabling video meetings
technology
enabling user to provide information directly
self-help
enabling control over one's life or situation
technology
methods enabling digital interaction and connectivity
computer software
program enabling communication between graphics card and operating system
enterprise tech
equipment, programs, networks and platforms enabling digital services and work
environmental
equipment enabling survival in deadly environments
technology
device enabling network communication for devices
infant nursing
involuntary oral drawing action triggered by touch, enabling milk intake
infrastructure
network of equipment and facilities enabling long-distance electronic communication services
chemistry
enabling molecules to react
search tech
technology enabling search on mobile devices
Examples of enabling in a sentence
Enabling policies are crucial for innovation. The enabling act allowed the new regulations to be enforced. An enabling clause was included in the contract. The enabling of two-factor authentication reduced account takeovers. The enabling of remote work required new agreements with the union.
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- French:favorable, facilitation, ...
- German:ermöglichend, Ermöglichung, ...
- Italian:favorevole, abilitazione, ...
- Spanish:habilitante, habilitación, ...
- Portuguese:facilitador, viabilização, ...
- Chinese:促进的, 促成, ...
- Japanese:促進的な, 実現, ...
- Arabic:مُيَسِّر, تَمْكِين, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַפְשֵׁר, מַתַּן אֶפְשָׁרוּת, ...
- Russian:благоприятный, обеспечение, ...
- Ukrainian:сприятливий, надання можливості, ...
- Hindi:सहायक, संभव बनाना, ...
Definition of enable - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
facilitationprovide the means or opportunity for something
- The scholarship enabled her to study abroad.
2.
authorizationgive permission or authority to someone
- The manager enabled the team to start the project.
3.
technologyTECH. activate a function in a deviceTECH.
- Press this button to enable Bluetooth.
Expressions with enable
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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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- French:permettre, autoriser, ...
- German:ermöglichen, erlauben, ...
- Italian:permettere, autorizzare, ...
- Spanish:permitir, autorizar, ...
- Portuguese:permitir, autorizar, ...
- Chinese:使能够, 授权, ...
- Japanese:与える, 許可を与える, ...
- Arabic:مَكَّنَ, سَمَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַפְשֵׁר, לְהַסְמִיךְ, ...
- Russian:давать возможность, давать разрешение, ...
- Ukrainian:дозволяти, увімкнути, ...
- Hindi:सक्षम बनाना, अनुमति देना, ...
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