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disable

UK
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
US
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/

Translations

disableverb
disabled
Past Simple
disabled
Past Participle
disabling
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
US
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
The accident disabled him, leaving him unable to walk.
L'accident l'a handicapé, le laissant incapable de marcher.
The technician had to disable the alarm system before starting the repairs.
Le technicien a dû désactiver le système d'alarme avant de commencer les réparations.
Additional translations
frapper d'incapacitéLangage juridique.
Synonyms
immobilize
dismantle
render inoperative
incapacitate
disarm
shut down
deactivate
Antonyms
enable

Definitions

disableverb
To make something unable to function or operate.
The technician had to disable the alarm system before starting the repairs.
To deprive someone of a physical or mental ability.
The accident disabled him, leaving him unable to walk.
To make someone legally incapable or to disqualify someone from a right, office, or privilege.
Certain convictions can disable a person from holding public office.
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