Pronunciation

/dɪsəˈbɪl/

Definitions

Noun

A noun referring to the inability or incapacity to perform a task or function due to an impairment, injury, or limitation. For example: “The software has a feature to disable certain settings.”

Verb

To make something unable to operate or function properly; to render inactive or ineffective. For example: “The virus disabled the user’s computer.”

• To remove the ability to use or access (a feature or system). For example: “She disabled the password protection on her account.”

Adjective

Characterizing or relating to something that is disabled or non-functional. For example: “A disabled parking space is reserved for those with impairments.”

Adverb

In a manner that disables or impedes. For example: “He drove slowly to avoid disabling the vehicle further.”

Phrases

• “Disable a feature” means to turn off or lock a particular function.
• “Disabled access” refers to restricted entry for people with disabilities.
• “Disabled mode” is a setting that offers limited functionality for a specific purpose.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The wheelchair ramp was installed to provide disabled individuals with access to the building.”
• Verb: “The security team disabled the intruder’s remote control, rendering their car immobilized.”
• Adjective: “The disabled child received a specially adapted bike to enable them to ride again.”
• Adverb: “She drove cautiously, not wanting to accidentally disable her brand new car.”

Synonyms

• Inactive
• Impaired
• Non-functional
• Lacking ability
• Unusable
• Malfunctioning