enable

verb
UK: /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/
US: /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/

  1. To make something possible or easy to happen.

    1. This key will enable you to open the door easily.
    2. Good communication skills enable people to build strong relationships with others.

  2. To give someone or something the authority or means to do something.

    1. The new software will enable us to finish work faster.
    2. Investing in education will enable future generations to thrive in a competitive world.

  3. To switch on a device or feature.

    1. Please enable the Wi-Fi on your phone to connect to the network.
    2. You need to enable cookies in your browser settings for the website to function properly.

Synonyms

allow permit authorize activate facilitate empower
enable noun

  1. A control that activates a function or feature.

    1. Click the enable button to start the download process.
    2. Make sure the main power enable is switched on before operating the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enable" in English means: To make something possible or easy to happen., To give someone or something the authority or means to do something., To switch on a device or feature..

The phonetic transcription of "enable" is /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ in British English and /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enable": allow, permit, authorize, activate, facilitate, empower.

Example usage of "enable": "This key will enable you to open the door easily.". More examples on the page.