Translate enable | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of enable
verb
[with object] 1give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something: [with object and infinitive]:the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions make possible:a number of courses are available to enable an understanding of a broad range of issues
2chiefly
Computing make (a device or system) operational; activate. (as adjective, in combination
-enabled)
adapted for use with the specified application or system:WAP-enabled mobile phones