Sekirov Dictionary

disable

/dɪsˈeɪbəl/

verb 3
adjective 1
forms 5

verb3

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
•
To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
- The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
•
To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
- Falling off the horse disabled him.

adjective1

•
(no longer used) Lacking ability; unable.
- Our disable and unactive force. — 1595

forms

disabled · disabling · disables · more disable · most disable

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