Disable

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: dɪsˈeɪbəɫ
• Rhymes: -eɪbÉ™l

Origin

- + able

Full definition of disable

Verb

1. (transitive) To render unable; to take away an ability of.
2. (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.Falling off the horse disabled him.
3. to deactivate a function of an electronical or mechanical device.The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.

Antonyms

• enable

Derived terms

• disablement

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Lacking ability; unable.
• DanielOur disable and unactive force.

Anagrams

• baldies