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disable

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

Meanings
verb
To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

Examples :

"The accident completely disabled the athlete, taking away his ability to run. "
ability medicine technology human function

Related Words

Illustration crippling

crippling verb

/ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired

"The car bomb crippled five passers-by."

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration abilities

abilities noun

/əˈbɪlətiz/

Suitableness.

"Her artistic abilities made her a perfect fit for the graphic design team. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration permanent

permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration deactivate

deactivate verb

/ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/

To make something inactive or no longer effective

"I had to deactivate my old bank card after I lost it. "

Illustration impossible

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "

Illustration autopilot

autopilot noun

/ˈɔːtoʊˌpaɪlət/ /ˈɑːtoʊˌpaɪlət/

A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

"I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest."

Illustration disabled

disabled verb

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

"The accident disabled her ability to walk for several months. "