אנגלית

enable

gb/ɪnˈeɪbəl/ us/ɪnˈeɪbəl/
A2 אנגלית
~ 1100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל B1 action
1

Make something possible

To make it possible for a person or thing to do something.

תבנית שימוש: to enable [someone/something] to [do something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enable' with 'allow'. 'Enable' often involves providing means or ability, while 'allow' is about giving permission.
מילים נרדפות
allow (More general and common; may sound less formal than 'enable'.) | facilitate (Often used in formal contexts; emphasizes making a process easier.)
הפכים
prevent (Means to stop something from happening, the opposite of making it possible.) | disable (Means to make something unable to function or operate.)
צירופים
enable access |enable users |enable functionality |enable communication |enable development
נושאים
technology |business |daily life |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The new software will enable small businesses to manage their finances more easily.
  • This training will enable you to work more efficiently.
  • Good communication enables teams to solve problems quickly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The new app will enable you to send money quickly.
  • Good tools enable workers to do their jobs well.
  • This course will enable students to speak English better.
פועל A2 action
2

Activate a device feature

To turn on a function or setting in a device or system.

תבנית שימוש: to enable [feature/option/function]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'enable' with 'install'. Enabling means turning on an existing feature, not adding new software.
מילים נרדפות
activate (Direct synonym in technical contexts; slightly broader use possible.)
הפכים
disable (Means to turn off or deactivate a feature.)
צירופים
enable notifications |enable GPS |enable Bluetooth |enable dark mode
נושאים
technology
דוגמאות
  • You need to enable location services for the app to work.
  • I enabled two-factor authentication for extra security.
  • Please enable the microphone in your settings.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Enable Wi-Fi before you use the internet.
  • You must enable the sound to hear the video.
  • He enabled the camera on his phone.
פועל B2 action
3

Give power or authority

To give someone the power or right to do something.

תבנית שימוש: to enable [someone] to [do something]
מילים נרדפות
empower ('Empower' often has a positive connotation of encouraging and supporting.)
הפכים
restrict (Means to limit someone's power or ability.)
צירופים
enable legislation |enable communities |enable employees
נושאים
law |politics |business |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The new policy enables citizens to participate more in local decisions.
  • This law enables the council to raise funds for public projects.
  • Training programs enable employees to take on leadership roles.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The rule enables workers to take more breaks.
  • This law enables people to vote earlier.
  • The plan enables teachers to help more students.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
enable
IPA
GB/ɪnˈeɪbəl/
US/ɪnˈeɪbəl/
הברות והטעמה
en - able (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (able)
צורות המילה
Verb
  • Base: enable
  • 3rd Person Singular: enables
  • Present Participle: enabling
  • Past: enabled
משפחת מילים
Forms
enables verb enabling verb enabled verb
Core family
able adjective A2 ability noun A2
Related words
enabler noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unable adjective A2 inability noun B2 disable verb B2 disability noun B1 disabled adjective B1
Advanced or less common
enablement noun ably adverb
ביטויים

enable access

1
/ɪnˈeɪbəl ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase technical

Allow entry or use

To make it possible for someone to enter or use something.

דוגמאות
  • The new password will enable access to the secure files.
  • Only the admin can enable access for new users.

enable feature

1
/ɪnˈeɪbəl fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase technical

Turn on specific function

To turn on a specific function in a device or system.

דוגמאות
  • You can enable this feature in the settings menu.
  • The update will automatically enable the new feature.

enable someone to do something

1
/ɪnˈeɪbəl sˈʌmwˌʌn tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Make it possible for someone

To make it possible for a person to do something.

דוגמאות
  • Her advice enabled me to finish the project on time.
  • The scholarship enabled him to study abroad.

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