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

  • (..) well, she is a peach. These two spend their days in the bar Amy bought them. Playing what, Lauren? Playing house? What the fuck? Twin siblings often enable and abet. While I never examined Nick, or his sister... They both seem very, very close. It's twin-cest. Disturbingly close, Lauren. (..)
    2014 Gone Girl