Disable

verb

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.verbTo render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

2.verb(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.verbTo deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

"The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."

4.adjectiveLacking ability; unable.

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