26984 words

enables

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
2
to allow or make it possible for someone to behave in a way that damages them:

Examples:

It is wrong to enable or support any addict to become re-addicted to any drug.
Parents must always ask themselves if they are enabling their child's drug use.
3
to make someone or something able to do something by providing whatever is necessary to achieve that aim:

Examples:

Saving enough money now will enable you to retire comfortably.
4
to make someone or something able to do something, or to make something possible:

Examples:

enable sb/sth to do sth This software will enable us to track orders more efficiently.

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