enable

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone or something) able 'to do' or 'to be' something
  • verb: to provide with the means or opportunity
  • often used in combination
  • synonyms: empower, endow

Examples

  • a wireless-'enabled' laptop [=a laptop that is able to send and receive wireless signals]

  • The proposed tax will 'enable' [='facilitate'] the hiring of more police officers.

  • These choices are part of what 'enabled' the company 'to be' successful.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) OK. Right, uh...first of all, many thanks for taking part in this enterprise which I'm sure will go off flawlessly. These lovely passport and tickets will enable you to return home in the next hours. Now, upon arrival, you'll be taken in hand by our people so that we might recover our merchadise (..)
    2014 Lucy