enabler
gb/ɪnˈeɪblɚ/ us/ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
B2
English
falazó, elősegítő tényező, támogató funkció, támogató egység
NOUN
B2
1
falazó
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an enabler (for [someone])
His friends realized they were being enablers by always paying his rent when he ran out of money.
A barátai rájöttek, hogy csak falaznak neki azzal, hogy mindig kifizetik a lakbérét, amikor elfogy a pénze.
She didn’t want to be an enabler, so she stopped making excuses for his drinking at work.
Nem akart tovább falazni neki, ezért abbahagyta, hogy a munkahelyén mentegetje az ivását.
In therapy, the family talked about how to set boundaries and avoid becoming enablers.
Learner examples
I don’t want to be an enabler.
Nem akarok neki tovább falazni.
An enabler can make a problem worse.
Az, aki falaz valakinek, súlyosbíthatja a problémát.
Common mistake:
Learners may think an enabler is always positive; in common use it is often negative.
Meaning
person who enables harmful behavior
Collocations
stop being an enabler
|an enabler for an addict
|family enabler
|unwitting enabler
|emotional enabler
|classic enabler
|play the enabler
|enable destructive behavior
|enable an addiction
|enable bad habits
Synonyms
codependent (Often used when the relationship pattern is mutual and unhealthy.)
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accomplice (Stronger; suggests more deliberate involvement in wrongdoing.)
Antonyms
intervener (Someone who steps in to stop harmful behavior and create consequences.)
Themes
relationships
|health
|psychology
|addiction
Definition
A person who helps someone continue bad behavior.
A person who, often unintentionally, allows or encourages someone’s harmful behavior (such as addiction or irresponsible actions) by protecting them from the consequences.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
an enabler of [something] / an enabler for [something]
Reliable childcare can be a major enabler for parents returning to work.
A megbízható gyermekfelügyelet fontos elősegítő tényező lehet a munkába visszatérő szülők számára.
Fast internet is an enabler of remote learning in many communities.
Sok közösségben a gyors internet a távoktatás egyik fontos elősegítő tényezője.
Trust is an important enabler of good teamwork.
Learner examples
Good tools are an enabler of better work.
A jó eszközök lehetővé teszik, hogy jobb munkát végezzünk.
Common mistake:
In this neutral meaning, it refers to what makes something possible, not necessarily a person.
Meaning
thing that makes something possible
Collocations
key enabler
|major enabler
|primary enabler
|an enabler of growth
|an enabler of innovation
|an enabler of success
|an enabler for change
|cost enabler
|enabler of progress
|powerful enabler
Synonyms
facilitator (Emphasizes making a process easier or smoother.)
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catalyst (Emphasizes triggering or speeding up change.)
Antonyms
barrier (Something that prevents something from happening.)
Themes
daily_life
|business
|technology
|education
Definition
Something that helps something happen.
A person, thing, condition, or factor that makes an action, process, or result possible or easier.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
3
Usage pattern:
[team/department] is an enabler (for [group/process])
IT is an enabler for nearly every department, from finance to customer service.
Az IT szinte minden részleg számára támogató funkció, a pénzügytől az ügyfélszolgálatig.
The new training team was created as an enabler to help managers coach more effectively.
Az új képzési csapatot támogató egységként hozták létre, hogy segítsen a vezetőknek hatékonyabban támogatni a munkatársaikat.
Clear policies can be enablers when they remove uncertainty and speed up decisions.
Learner examples
Our HR team is an enabler for employees.
A HR-csapatunk támogató egység a munkavállalók számára.
Meaning
support function helping others deliver
Collocations
business enabler
|strategic enabler
|an enabler for sales
|an enabler for operations
|an enabler across the organization
|enablement and enablers
|growth enablers
|capability enablers
|people enablers
|process enablers
Synonyms
support function (More direct; highlights providing services that others rely on.)
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partner (Emphasizes collaboration rather than a purely supporting role.)
Antonyms
bottleneck (Something or someone that slows down work instead of enabling it.)
Themes
business
|work
|management
Definition
A team or person at work that helps others succeed.
In organizations, a person, team, or function that provides support, resources, or capability that helps other people or teams do their work effectively.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enabler
IPA
GB/ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
US/ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
Syllables & stress
en - a - bler (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: enabler
- Plural: enablers
Word family
Expressions
enabler-in-chief
1/ɪnˈeɪblɚ ˈɪn t͡ʃˈif/
fixed phrase
informal
main person who enables
The main person who allows bad behavior.
Examples
- In the article, the manager is described as the enabler-in-chief of the toxic workplace culture.
- His brother was the enabler-in-chief, always bailing him out after trouble.
- Critics called the committee the enabler-in-chief because it kept approving the same failing plan.
key enabler
1/kˈi ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
fixed phrase
business
crucial factor that makes possible
The main thing that helps something happen.
Examples
- Affordable batteries are a key enabler of electric vehicles.
- Good leadership was a key enabler of the company’s turnaround.
- Data sharing is a key enabler of better public services.
Learner examples
- Trust is a key enabler of teamwork.
technology enabler
1/tɛknˈɑləd͡ʒi ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
fixed phrase
business
tech that makes something possible
A technology that helps something work or happen.
Examples
- Cloud computing is a technology enabler for remote collaboration.
- AI is often discussed as a technology enabler for faster customer support.
- Secure identity systems can be a technology enabler for online services.
Learner examples
- The cloud is a technology enabler.
unwitting enabler
1/ʌnwˈɪtɪŋ ɪnˈeɪblɚ/
fixed phrase
enabler without realizing it
A person who helps a bad situation by accident.
Examples
- By covering for him at work, she became an unwitting enabler of his drinking.
- Some well-meaning relatives can be unwitting enablers when they keep lending money.
- The report warns that customers may become unwitting enablers of scams by sharing verification codes.
Learner examples
- I was an unwitting enabler.