All 3 Uses of
enable
in
Funny in Farsi
- The most exciting part of the trip was the many tunnels, which enabled us to pass through the Elburz Mountains to reach the Caspian.†
p. 53.9 *enabled = made possible
- As a young doctor, he supported his younger siblings, enabling them to continue their education.†
p. 101.5enabling = making possible
- Mine is the kind of nose that enabled me to impress fellow high school students with my ability to balance a pencil and eraser between my nose and mouth.†
p. 162.2enabled = made possible
Definition:
to make possible
in various senses, including:
- to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion."
- to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page."
- to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."