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

  • (..) Many, My Lord, on them every failed to challenge the Shoukata wanted. What is it? I think this is a of magic stones of the ancient gods. It means they enable the wearer special power. Exactly what power? Each stone is good for something else, those things are rare. Since I'm really stumped. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior