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disableTo cause someone or something to be unable to function normally or effectively. To put out of action or make incapable of normal functioning.

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: To cause someone or something to be unable to function normally or effectively. To put out of action or make incapable of normal functioning.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈeɪbəl/

Korean meaning: 무력화시키다, 사용불능으로 만들다

Korean pronunciation: 디스-에이-블 (강세: 에이)

Example Sentences

  • My mom disabled my gaming account after I failed my math test.
  • The earthquake disabled the power grid across the city.
  • She disabled the alarm clock and overslept for her job interview.

disable

VERB

//dɪsˈeɪbəl//

To cause someone or something to be unable to function normally or effectively. To put out of action or make incapable of normal functioning.

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💡 Concept

To cause someone or something to be unable to function normally or effectively. To put out of action or make incapable of normal functioning.

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🎵 Rhyme

Though conditions disable and make him unstable, his brilliant mind remains remarkably able!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsˈeɪbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootable

Origin

From Middle English, combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' with 'able' meaning 'having capability.' The word evolved to mean removing or taking away someone's abilities or functioning.

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🎵Rhyme

tablestablecable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom disabled my gaming account after I failed my math test.

The earthquake disabled the power grid across the city.

😄 Fun example

She disabled the alarm clock and overslept for her job interview.

The IT team had to disable the infected software immediately.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

incapacitatedeactivateimmobilizecrippleimpair

Antonyms

enableactivate