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

  • (..) This is Mr. Incredible. I'm in. The Omnidroid is a top secret prototype battle robot. Its artificial intelligence enables it to solve any problem it's confronted with. And, unfortunately... Let me guess. It got smart enough to wonder why it had to take orders. We lost control. Now it's loose (..)
    2004 The Incredibles