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Definition enable in British English

enable verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈeɪb(ə)l/
1

to give someone the ability or opportunity to do something

Example

This will enable users to conduct live video conversations.

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2

to allow someone to continue with abusive or harmful behaviour by failing to challenge them or by protecting them

Example

My mission is not to enable an alcoholic or drug abuser.

Example

A lot of guilty bishops enabled abusers for years.

Definition enable in British English